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We are pleased to announce that Micromachines (ISSN: 2072-666X) is now inviting nominations for the Micromachines 2022 Young Investigator Award. This prize will be given to one young investigator in recognition of his/her excellence in the field of micro/nano-scaled structures, materials, devices, and systems and their applications. All nominations will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee led by the Editor-in-Chief.

Prizes:

• CHF 2000;
• Option to publish one paper free of charge in Micromachines after peer review before the end of 2023;
• An engraved plaque. 

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Must have a Ph.D. degree;
• Must be below 35 years of age by 31 December 2022;
• Must have produced ground-breaking research and a significant contribution to the advancement of the research field;
• Must be nominated by senior scientists. 

List of Documents for Nomination:

• Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
• Birth certificate or other proof of age;
• Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
• Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists. 

Schedule:

• Open for nominations: 1 March 2022;
• Nomination deadline: 20 September 2022;
• Winner announcement: 31 December 2022. 

How to submit nominations?

Nominations must be submitted online at https://0-www-mdpi-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/journal/micromachines/awards/1733. Please do not hesitate to contact the Micromachines Editorial Office ([email protected]) with any questions you may have. We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Micromachines Editorial Office