Outstanding achievements in electrochemical and solid state science and technology—and exceptional service to the Society—are recognized through ECS honors and awards. Take note of these upcoming deadlines and submit nominations as soon as possible!
Society Awards
Edward Goodrich Acheson Award
The Acheson Award acknowledges distinguished contributions to the advancement of any of the objects, purposes or activities of The Electrochemical Society. The award consists of a gold medal and plaque containing a bronze replica of the medal thereof; US $10,000; complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion; dinner held in recipient’s honor during the designated meeting; and Life Membership in the Society.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Charles W. Tobias Young Investigator Award
A young scientist or engineer’s outstanding scientific and/or engineering work in fundamental or applied electrochemistry or solid state science and technology is recognized by this award. The recipient receives a framed scroll; US $5,000; complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion; dinner held in the recipient’s honor during the designated meeting; Life Membership in the Society; and up to US $1,000 for un-reimbursed travel expenses to attend the designated meeting.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Division Awards
Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division David C. Grahame Award
The Grahame Award’s goal is to recognize and encourage excellence in physical electrochemistry research and stimulate publication of high quality research papers in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society. The award consists of a framed scroll and US $1,500.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Corrosion Division Herbert H. Uhlig Award
The award named in honor of Herbert H. Uhlig acknowledges excellence in corrosion research and outstanding technical contributions to the field of corrosion science and technology. The award consists of a framed certificate; US $1,500; and discretionary travel assistance.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
Corrosion Division Morris Cohen Graduate Student Award
Outstanding graduate research in the field of corrosion science and/or engineering is rewarded by the Cohen Graduate Student Award which consists of a framed certificate and US $1,000.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
Corrosion Division Rusty Award for Mid-Career Excellence
This new award recognizes a scientist or engineer’s mid-career achievements and contributions to the field of corrosion science and technology. The award consists of a framed certificate; US $1,000; complimentary meeting registration; and up to US $1,000 for travel expenses to attend the designated meeting.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
Section Awards
Korea Section Student Award
The Korea Section Student Award recognizes academic accomplishments of PhD students attending Korean universities in any area of science or engineering in which electrochemical and/or solid state science and technology is the central consideration. The award consists of a US $500 prize.
Deadline: December 31, 2021
For further information about the ECS Honors & Awards Program, e-mail awards@electrochem.org or reach us by telephone: 609.737.1902.
