2026 ECR Best Paper Awards nomination open
Apply now for the ECR Best Paper Awards (here)
What is this award?:
These awards give the AES community the opportunity to hear some of the most exciting science done by our early career researchers (see a list of previous winners).
How to apply?:
Applying is extremely easy, because you’ve already done the hard work! All you need is to submit your best/favourite paper and provide a short statement of contribution and impact.
Key dates:
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| 14 June 2026 | Applications open |
| 10 August 2026 | Applications close |
| 7 September 2026 | Outcomes announced |
| 2–4 December 2026 | Evolution in the Gong! |
Prize:
- Invitation to give a provisionally 30-minute talk at our AES x SASB conference in Wollongong
- Registration fee covered (refunded if already paid)
- $200 cash prize
There will be two categories, one for Post-doctoral research and one for PhD research.