APSUO Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award

Description of the Award: In conjunction with the Advanced Photon Source, the APS Users Organization has established the APSUO Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award to recognize an important technical or scientific accomplishment by a young investigator (within two years of his/her Ph.D. degree) at, or strongly beneficial to, the APS. The award is open to both postdoctoral appointees and senior graduate students.

The award, which consists of a plaque plus and a monetary award of $1000 will be presented at the annual APS Users Meeting. The recipient of the award will also be asked to present a 20-minute lecture on his/her research at the meeting.

Nomination Requirements: Nominations for this award must include the following:

• A one-page description of the work, written by the nominee, for which the award is proposed (note that the APS must have played an important role in the work described).
• A single publication, together with a statement from the nominator describing the significance and impact of the work.
• A current curriculum vita
• Names of two individuals who have agreed to write supporting letters
• The signature of the nominator

Please note: It is the responsibility of the nominator to request supporting letters, which should be sent under separate cover.

Complete packages (nominating information and letters) must be received no later than February 15, 2006. The award recipient will be notified no later than March 15, 2006.

Nominating packages and letters should be sent to

Susan B. Strasser
APS User Office, Bldg. 401
Argonne National Laboratory
9700 South Cass Avenue
Argonne , IL 60439