DRD1 is pleased to announce the establishment of the DRD1 Awards. This program aims to support, foster and provide larger visibility to R&D and “blue-sky” researchers in the field of gaseous detector for particle physics, and beyond. DRD1 is an equal opportunity community that values diversity and promote inclusion, and for these reasons we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the field. 

DRD1 2025 Award Call is now open!

Candidacies can be proposed until 1st December 2025, Awards announced at the first 2026 DRD1 Collaboration meeting.

 

Awards Categories:

PhD Thesis Award

For exceptional contributions to developments in the field of gaseous detectors. The PhD must have been completed within 2 years of the time of the closing of the call and have already been defended. 
Nomination form: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1489670/registrations/112705/

 

Early Career Scientist Award

For outstanding scientific developments in the field of gaseous detectors. The PhD of the nominee must have been completed within the last 7 years (excluding demonstrated career interruptions) at the time of the closing of the call
Nomination form: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1489670/registrations/112706/

 

Exceptional Contributions to the DRD1 Collaboration Award

Selected based on contributions to DRD1 goals and missions, by the committee (not by nomination). There is no constraint on the career stage for this category. 

 

Selection Committee

Nominations will be reviewed by a DRD1 Awards Selection Committee consisting of representatives from the SCB, senior technology experts and DRD1 spokespersons.

 

Additional information on the award categories, evaluation criteria, nomination and prizes can be found at this link