The Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers provides recognition and funding for early-career professionals engaged in exciting and innovative projects with the potential to make a meaningful and positive impact on the science and applications of fiber laser technologies.
In honor of Valentin Gapontsev's groundbreaking work, this award champions emerging researchers passionate about advancing fiber laser technology. By empowering early-career talent, it fosters the potential for groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Recognizing the ciritcal role of innovative research, the prize underscores the importance of pushing the boundaries of fiber lasers, in line with Gapontsev's vision for technological advancement.
Application Information:
Important Dates:
Opens: 16 December 2024
Closes: 28 March 2025
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be an Optica member.
- Must be an early-career professional (1-5 years post highest degree).
- Conducting research in fiber laser technology.
- Examples of some eligible disciplines include: fundamental and theoretical advances; advanced manufacturing and materials processing; medical applications and biophotonics; energy production and nuclear fusion; art, conservation and cultural heritage preservation.
Program requirements recognize and exclude career breaks from career timelines (e.g., eldercare, maternity, paternity leave, inability to work due to COVID-19).
Application Requirements:
- CV/Resume (Max 4 pages).
- Proposal (Max 2 pages).
- Highlight current research and the potential impact of your project/research to advance the field of fiber lasers, solve real-world challenges, and/or have a global impact.
- Overview of how the $20,000 prize would benefit your research and career.
- One example of published work.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Formatting Requirements:
- Size: A4 (8.3" x 11.7").
- Margins: 1" (2.54cm) minimum, all sides.
- Format: Single-column.
- Font: Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier, 11pt or larger.
- Font sizes below 11pt are permissible for mathematical formulas/equations, figure/table captions, and special characters.
If you have questions, please contact apply@optica.org.
Contributors:
The VPG Foundation endows this prize.
About the Endowment:
Valentin Gapontsev's groundbreaking work in fiber lasers has revolutionized the photonics industry, setting new standards for performance, efficiency, and applications across various sectors. Honoring him with this prize celebrates his monumental contributions and inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers to pursue innovation with similar passion and determination. Establishing this prize in his name is a tribute to pioneering excellence and encourages continued advancement in fiber laser technology.
2025 Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers
The Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers provides recognition and funding for early-career professionals engaged in exciting and innovative projects with the potential to make a meaningful and positive impact on the science and applications of fiber laser technologies.
In honor of Valentin Gapontsev's groundbreaking work, this award champions emerging researchers passionate about advancing fiber laser technology. By empowering early-career talent, it fosters the potential for groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Recognizing the ciritcal role of innovative research, the prize underscores the importance of pushing the boundaries of fiber lasers, in line with Gapontsev's vision for technological advancement.
Application Information:
Important Dates:
Opens: 16 December 2024
Closes: 28 March 2025
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be an Optica member.
- Must be an early-career professional (1-5 years post highest degree).
- Conducting research in fiber laser technology.
- Examples of some eligible disciplines include: fundamental and theoretical advances; advanced manufacturing and materials processing; medical applications and biophotonics; energy production and nuclear fusion; art, conservation and cultural heritage preservation.
Program requirements recognize and exclude career breaks from career timelines (e.g., eldercare, maternity, paternity leave, inability to work due to COVID-19).
Application Requirements:
- CV/Resume (Max 4 pages).
- Proposal (Max 2 pages).
- Highlight current research and the potential impact of your project/research to advance the field of fiber lasers, solve real-world challenges, and/or have a global impact.
- Overview of how the $20,000 prize would benefit your research and career.
- One example of published work.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Formatting Requirements:
- Size: A4 (8.3" x 11.7").
- Margins: 1" (2.54cm) minimum, all sides.
- Format: Single-column.
- Font: Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier, 11pt or larger.
- Font sizes below 11pt are permissible for mathematical formulas/equations, figure/table captions, and special characters.
If you have questions, please contact apply@optica.org.
Contributors:
The VPG Foundation endows this prize.
About the Endowment:
Valentin Gapontsev's groundbreaking work in fiber lasers has revolutionized the photonics industry, setting new standards for performance, efficiency, and applications across various sectors. Honoring him with this prize celebrates his monumental contributions and inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers to pursue innovation with similar passion and determination. Establishing this prize in his name is a tribute to pioneering excellence and encourages continued advancement in fiber laser technology.