2021 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Nominations are now open

The Lawrence Awards recognize mid-career U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional contributions and achievements in research and development supporting the broad missions of the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Awards will be considered in each of the following nine categories: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences; Condensed Matter and Materials Sciences; Energy Science and Innovation; Fusion and Plasma Sciences; High Energy Physics; National Security and Nonproliferation; and Nuclear Physics.

Information on eligibility requirements, award category descriptions, and the selections process can be found at the Lawrence Awards website link below.

Please consider nominating a colleague and encouraging nominations by sharing this letter broadly with colleagues and professional networks.

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 5:00 pm ET.

Visit the Ernest Orlando Lawrence website for more information