Bates Prize
This is awarded jointly by four groups, to an early career researcher for outstanding research, published within the previous five years, on a topic relevant to these IOP groups:
- Quantum Optics, Quantum Information and Quantum Control
- Atomic and Molecular Interactions
- Molecular Physics
- Quantum Electronics and Photonics
The prize is awarded in odd years to commemorate Sir David Bates FRS for pioneering studies of atomic and molecular processes and their role in atmospheric science, plasma physics and astronomy.
Nominations are open now until 14 May 2025 for the 2025 prize
The Bates Prize shall be awarded to an early career researcher for outstanding research, published within the previous five years, on a topic relevant to the below groups;
- Quantum Optics, Quantum Information and Quantum Control Group
- Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group
- Molecular Physics Group
- Quantum Electronics and Photonics Group
An early career researcher is defined as an individual in the first 12 years of a research career (allowing for career breaks), e.g. following the award of a first degree.
The prize is a cheque for £500, accompanied by a certificate and there is a plaque which the winner holds for two years. The winner is expected to also give the Bates Prize talk at the QuAMP conference, which will be held at Newcastle University from 2-4 September 2025.
Nominations should be sent to [email protected] and should include an up-to-date CV, a publication list, and a justification statement of up to 500 words. The closing date for nominations is 14 May 2025.
Winners
2023 Dr Philip Gregory
2021 Dr Rohit Chikkaraddy
2019 Dr Dermot Green
2017 James Millen
2015 Janet Anders
2013 Jeremy O'Brien
2011 Matt Jones
2009 Mike Tarbutt
2006 J Brown
2005 J Tennyson
2004 Joachim Ulrich
2002 Philip G Burke
2000 Raymond Flannery