The IUPAP-IAPS Outstanding Student Award 2026 recognises academic excellence and achievement within the global physics community. This award celebrates individuals and their accomplishments as physicists shaping the future of the field.
Established in 1932, the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics supports the development of physics worldwide and helps apply physics to problem-solving for humanity. Likewise, the International Association of Physics Students was established in 1987, and its mission is to encourage scientific engagement among physics students worldwide.
The award comes with a cash prize of CHF 1,000 and distinguished certificates from IUPAP and IAPS. The award also seeks to encourage the contributions and potential of early-career physicists and their groundbreaking contributions to the field.
IUPAP-IAPS Outstanding Student Award 2026 Overview
| Item | Details |
| Grant Name | IUPAP-IAPS Outstanding Student Award |
| Funding Organization | The International Association of Physics Students (IAPS) The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) |
| Amount Available | CHF 1,000 |
| Country | Worldwide |
| Deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Eligible Applicants | Physics students and early-career physicists |
| Decision Timeline | Not specified |
Funding Benefits
The funding amount of up to CHF 1,000 is intended to support the successful applicants in recognising their contributions and achievements. The award supports the ground-breaking work of early-career physicists. Successful applicants will also receive certificates and official global recognition from the grant organisation.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible to apply, students must:
1. Students should currently be studying in a university in the field of physics or a related course at any level, whether bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD.
2. The students must have been studying the course for up to 12 months before applying.
3. Applicants must be current members of IAPS.
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Required Documents
Documents to apply, which include:
- Curriculum vitae of one to three pages long, with emphasis on physics-related work.
- Personal statements not more than two pages.
- Recommendation letters.
- Declaration of consent. Download the form by clicking the link here.
How to Apply for the IUPAP-IAPS Outstanding Student Award 2026
All applications, along with the letters of recommendation, personal statements and declaration of consent form, must be submitted to osa.iaps.info. The grant panel will not acknowledge any applications submitted through other channels. Shortlisted applicants will be notified for an interview.
Apply for the grant here: https://iaps.info/osa/
