The European Science Foundation (ESF) is inviting nominations for the European Latsis Prize 2012. The Prize, of a value of 100 000 Swiss Francs (€80,000), is presented each year by the Latsis Foundation, through the ESF, to a scientist or research group in recognition of outstanding and innovative contributions in a selected field of research. The research field for the 2012 Prize is ‘Mathematics’.
Now in its 14th year, the European Latsis Prize seeks nominations for outstanding contributions to research in mathematics. Nominations are encouraged from all parts of the field, both pure and applied. The prize will be awarded for an outstanding contribution and impact to the development of interdisciplinary research in this domain.
The criteria used in the selection procedure will be scientific excellence, the enhancement of knowledge, societal impact and contribution to the understanding and solution of European problems. The nominations will be evaluated by a high-level committee of experts in the field. The date and venue of the prize ceremony will be announced later.
Nominations may be received for individual scholars or for research groups, but no self nominations will be accepted. All nomination forms should be clearly presented and include a detailed nomination statement (maximum 2 pages). Nominations are to be submitted online at www.esf.org/index.php. The deadline for nominations is July 15, 2012.
