Student Innovation Award

The Work Group 7 - Photonics Research Education and Training of the Photonics21 Technology Platform have established a prize for students in the field of photonics in order to promote research in photonics especially related to R&D with industrial impact.

The first prize will be awarded at the Laser 2009 and the World of Photonics Congress at the opening session on the 15th June 2009. The award consists of a certificate, and for 2009 of a sum of 5000 € and a complimentary ticket for the World of Photonics Congress.

The award is sponsored by Photoncis21 members (companies).

Further funding of future awards is desired. The sponsors will be visible in newsletters (logo), on the website, and at the prize ceremony.

The application form as well as the rules for the award can be downloaded.

Award committee

Anybody who feels that they should be considered for being a member of the committee may apply by sending the form to the Photonics21 secretariat (secretariat@photonics21.org). Committee member Application form for download.

The term for serving on the committee will last three years after this term at least half of the committee will be replaced. It is possible to serve for two terms. The award committee will be set up during the next weeks.

Deadline

The deadline for application is 31 March 2009.

Contact

Photonics21 Secretariat
secretariat@photonics21.org
www.photonics21.org