Mitsuyoshi Tanaka Dissertation Award in Experimental Particle Physics

To provide recognition to exceptional young scientists who have performed original doctoral thesis work of outstanding scientific quality and achievement in the area of experimental particle physics. The annual award consists of $1,500, a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to attend the annual meeting of the Division of Particles and Fields (DPF) at which the award will be presented.

Establishment & Support

The award was established in 1999 in memory of Dr. Mitsuyoshi Tanaka with funding provided by friends and family.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations will be accepted for any doctoral student studying at a college or university in the United States or in an education abroad program of a college or university in the United States for dissertation research carried out in the field of experimental particle physics. The work to be considered must have been accomplished as part of the requirements for a doctoral degree. Nominees must pass their thesis defense between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Each nominee will be considered in not more than two consecutive cycles.

Nomination & Selection Process

This year’s deadline has passed. Please check back soon for next year’s nomination information and deadline.