Young Scientist Awards 2026 - Call for applications

The European X-ray Spectrometry Association (EXSA) is proud to announce the Biennial Awards for Young X-ray Spectrometrists.

In recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of X-ray Spectrometry, EXSA will bestow two Young Scientist Awards:

• one for a Ph.D.,
• one for a Young Scientist (Early Career, e.g., Post-Doc).

The EXSA awards will be presented and handed over to the winners during the European Conference on X-Ray Spectrometry 2026 in Catania, Italy, June 14 - 19, 2026.. Please note that the participation at EXRS 2026 is a prerequisite for a successful application.

Each prize consists of a 500 Euro grant and a Certificate. In addition, in cooperation with the EXRS scientific advisory committee, the Early Career awardee will receive an invitation to present his/her work as an oral contribution at the EXRS conference.

Time Schedule:

• Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15^th, 2026, 23:59 CET (extended deadline, no further extension will be granted).
• Assessment of the applications and preliminary selection of candidates by March 20^th, 2026.
• Final decision on the recipients of the Awards by April 10^th, 2026 and communication by email to the winner of the Young Scientist Award.
• Award ceremony and official announcements will take place during the EXRS 2026 in Catania, Italy, June 14 - 19, 2026.
• This time schedule may be adjusted, if needed, by EXSA ExCom and by the Award Selection Committee.

Please find here the full announcement and the flyer. Please inform potential candidates about this call.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 10^th, 2026 a 04:00 pm.