Founded in 1972, the Marconi Society, which is not affiliated with IEEE VTS, recognizes the achievements of living scientists in the field of information and communications science. In addition to annually selecting Marconi Fellows whose accomplishments have significantly benefited mankind, the organization also recognizes outstanding young scientists and engineers (age 27 or younger at the time of nomination) who have demonstrated exceptional capabilities and potential.

Young Scholars receive a $4000 cash prize plus $1000 in expenses to attend its annual awards gala September 8th 2011 in San Diego, CA. This is an opportunity for your brightest young researchers to gain well-deserved recognition, and meet and network with some of the industry's best-known scientists and engineers.

Deadline

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MAY 1, 2011.

More information about the Young Scholar Program may be found here.

Nomination Instructions

The following are required qualifications:

• Candidates must be nominated by a faculty member, department chair, or manager with whom they are closely associated and who can verify relevant accomplishments and potential for future achievement.
• Candidates must be a student or recent graduate at the time the nomination is submitted. Candidates must be age 27 or younger (Guglielmo Marconi's age when he successfully completed the first transatlantic radio signal transmission on December 12, 1901.)
• Candidates must be actively engaged in research in a field related to information and communications science, and have already made a significant contribution to one or more projects.
• Candidates must be top-ranking students in their fields or programs at their academic institutions.
• Candidates should have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills via innovation and leadership in application-focused projects.
• Candidates must be available to attend an award ceremony in San Diego, CA on September 9, 2011.

Submissions must include the following:

• Name, contact information and academic affiliation of the candidate
• Name and contact information for academic advisor(s) and/or technical manager(s)
• A two-page nomination letter describing the candidate's primary focus of research and relevant achievements. You may include links to additional information if desired.
• The candidate's C.V. or resume.
• In addition to the nomination letter, two letters of recommendation are required, at least one of which is from the candidate's academic advisor and/or technical manager. One of the additional letters may be from the nominator, although that is not required.