Definition

The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences, awarded at Tel Aviv University (TAU), has been established through the generosity of Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Beverly Sackler. It is awarded alternatively in the fields of Physics and Chemistry. The prize is intended to encourage dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding young scientists.

Laureates

2008	Physics Beyond the Standard Model in the LHC Era. Prof. Nima Arkani-Hamed, School of Natural Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
2006	Theoretical or Experimental Nuclear/Hadron Physics Prof. Thomas Glasmacher, Michigan State University Prof. Yuri V. Kovchegov, Ohio State University
2004	Observational or Theoretical Astronomy and Astrophysics Prof. Andrea M. Ghez, University of California, Los Angeles Prof. Adam G. Riess, The Johns Hopkins University
2002	Physics of Engineered Materials Prof. Dr. Leo P. Kouwenhoven, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Prof. Dr. Ullrich Steiner, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
2000	Theoretical High Energy Physics Prof. Michael R. Douglas, Rutgers State University Prof. Juan Martin Maldacena, Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton

Administration

Members of TAU faculty are not eligible to receive the prize.

• A selection panel composed of outstanding scientists in the field is appointed, reflecting an international diversity of this professional area. (One panel member, however, has to be a Professor at TAU.)

Nominators

• Presidents, Rectors, Vice-Presidents, Provosts, Deans in the Natural Sciences
• Professors of Physics and Chemistry in recognized international institutions of higher learning and research in Israel and abroad.
• Sackler Prize Laureates.
• Members of the TAU Senate and Members of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
• Members of TAU faculty are not eligible to receive the prize
• It is not permitted to nominate oneself.

Applications

• Nomination form
• At least one letter of recommendation
• The nominee's Curriculum Vitae
• The nominee's list of publications
• A brief description or summary of the nominee's research.

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