2012 Prize for Industrial Applications of Physics

The Prize for Industrial Applications of Physics was established in 1977 by the American Institute of Physics to publicize the value of physics research in industry, to encourage physics research in industry, to enhance students' awareness of the role of physics in industrial research.

The prize, which is awarded biennially on behalf of the Corporate Associates of AIP consists of $10,000, an allowance for travel to receive the prize, and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient or recipients. The award is sponsored by the General Motors Corporation.

Read the 2012 IAP brochure

Rules and eligibility

The AIP Prize is awarded for successful applications of physics to proven, innovative technologies.  The contribution may be a product, a process, or a tool enabling practical application. Actual benefit to the employer is a significant criterion.

The application of the contribution must have resulted in a significant industrial development within ten years prior to the award. The prize is intended primarily to recognize the contribution of an individual but can be shared by more than one person where circumstances warrant.  Although nominees need not now be working in U.S. industry, the contribution for which they are cited must have been made while employed in U.S. industry.

Selection of candidates

Nominations should include:

  1. A cover letter providing a description of the work for which the nomination is being made, its commercial significance, and a draft citation
  2. Nominee’s curriculum vita listing relevant publications and patents
  3. Letters of support (no more than four).

An Award Committee consists of five members and is constituted separately for each successive award. Members are designated by the Corporate Associates Advisory Committee. The Chair of the Corporate Associates Advisory Committee serves also as Chair of the Award Committee. The Executive Director of AIP serves as an ex officio member of the Award Committee.

Presentation of the Award

The Prize will be presented at an upcoming AIP Industrial Physics Forum or AIP Member Society Meeting.

Nominations

Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2011

Send nominations and supporting documentation to:

Executive Director's Office
Attn: Committee for the IAP Prize
American Institute of Physics
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740

Nominations may be sent electronically to .