The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) is now accepting nominations for the Metals Young Investigator Award, which recognises outstanding contributions by early-career researchers in the fields of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering.
Award Benefits
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CHF 2,000 cash prize
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Electronic award certificate
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APC waiver voucher for one article submission to Metals (subject to peer review), valid for one year
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates must have received their Ph.D. no more than 10 years prior to January 31, 2026
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Must have conducted ground-breaking research and made a notable impact in metallurgy or metallurgical engineering
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Nominations must be made by senior scientists
Required Application Materials
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Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and active research grants
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Scanned copy of Ph.D. certificate
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Two signed nomination letters from senior scientists
How to Apply
Submit nominations via this link.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) is calling for nominations for the Metals Young Investigator Award. This award acknowledges exceptional early-career researchers in metallurgy and metallurgical engineering. Award recipients will receive a CHF 2,000 cash prize, an electronic award certificate, and a waiver for one article submission to the Metals journal, subject to peer review, valid for a year.
Eligible candidates must have received their Ph.D. within the last ten years from January 31, 2026, have conducted groundbreaking research with notable impacts in their field, and be nominated by senior scientists. The application requires a curriculum vitae with publications and research grants, a scanned Ph.D. certificate, and two signed nomination letters from senior scientists.
Those interested can submit nominations through the provided link by the deadline of January 31, 2026.
