Hello! I just finished my PhD in physics (AMO) in the US and I was asked by my supervisor to look into PhD Thesis awards. I see there is one offered by APS, but I couldn't really find anything else. In Europe there seem to be a lot more (depending on the country where you did you thesis, e.g. Germany), so I was wondering if people know of any other such prizes I can look into that I might have missed. Thank you!
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what thesis awards are available in the US for physics PhD students with web links to each reference
NOTE: I briefly checked the web links and they all appear valid.
1. Nicholas Metropolis Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Work in Computational Physics (American Physical Society - APS)
• This award recognizes doctoral research in computational physics and includes a $2,500 prize, travel reimbursement, and the opportunity to present at the APS March Meeting.
2. Marshall N. Rosenbluth Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in Plasma Physics (APS)
• Recognizes exceptional doctoral research in plasma physics. More information can be found on the APS website under their honors and awards section: APS Honors and Awards.
3. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Atomic, Molecular, or Optical Physics Award (APS DAMOP)
• This award is given for outstanding doctoral research in these fields and includes a cash prize and recognition at the APS DAMOP Meeting.