The BTM Willis Prize is awarded annually by the UK Neutron Scattering Group to an early-career researcher for an outstanding body of work in the application or development of neutron scattering to a significant problem in the physical sciences, life science or engineering. The Prize is named in honour of Prof. B. T. M. (Terry) Willis (1927-2018), a pioneer in the development and teaching of neutron scattering in the UK and founder of the UK Neutron Scattering Group.
We are now seeking nominations for the BTM Willis Prize 2024 via the nomination website: https://forms.office.com/e/Xd3m8LtxWj
Full details for the nomination process are given.
The closing date for nominations is 17:00 GMT on 18th March 2024.
Selection Criteria
Nominations for the BTM Willis Prize are judged by a sub-section of the Neutron Scattering Group Committee. The judging panel base their evaluations on the overall quality of the relevant contributions and achievements of nominees, in relation to the following selection criteria:
- Originality of research,
- Impact of research,
- Quality of publications, instrumentation, software, or patents,
- Innovation,
- Professional standing,
- Independence,
- Collaborations and teamwork,
- Other indicators of esteem indicated by the nominator and referee.
Examples of relevant contributions of your nominee to the broader neutron scattering community could include, but are not limited to:
- Involvement with neutron scattering interest groups and committees,
- Teaching or demonstrating of neutron scattering sciences,
- Effective mentorship within the community and beyond,
- Service on boards, committees, or panels,
- Leadership in the scientific community,
- Peer reviewing,
- Promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion,
- Advocacy for neutron scattering,
- Public engagement and outreach.
Eligibility
The prize is open to nominees based in the UK or Ireland only. Nominees should be an early-career scientist, typically with no more than 10 years of full-time equivalent professional experience. Career breaks will be taken into consideration, and applications are particularly encouraged from those whose career has spanned a break due to caring responsibilities or personal circumstances, e.g., a period of parental/adoption leave, family commitments, illness, or other exceptional circumstances.
