Spring Awards
Award
Nomination Deadline*
Innovation in Materials Characterization Award
The Innovation in Materials Characterization Award was created to honor an outstanding advance in materials characterization that notably increases the knowledge of the structure; composition; in situ behavior under outside stimulus; electronic, mechanical or chemical behavior; or other characterization feature of materials.
The Mid-Career Researcher Award recognizes exceptional achievements in materials research made by mid-career professionals.
The MRS Impact Award honors outstanding individuals who have displayed excellence in areas of science communication, education, advancing diversity, mentoring, or community engagement, which reflect the Society’s pursuit to advance materials science and technology to improve the quality of life.
Outstanding Early-Career Investigator Award
The Outstanding Early-Career Investigator Award recognizes outstanding, interdisciplinary scientific work in materials research by an early-career scientist or engineer.
The MRS Postdoctoral Award recognizes postdoctoral scholars who are showing exceptional promise.
MRS Graduate Student Awards honor and encourage graduate students whose academic achievements and current materials research display a high level of excellence and distinction.
MRS seeks to recognize as MRS Fellow outstanding members whose sustained and distinguished contributions to the advancement of materials research are internationally recognized.
EngageMRS
Whether targeting a broad audience of researchers or focusing on specific subject areas, there are great opportunities for your organization to engage with material science researchers throughout the year.