The 2010 Gravitational Physics Group Thesis Prize will be made for excellence in postgraduate research and communication skills in gravitational physics. All members of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group who passed their PhD viva voce exam between 30 September 2008 and 1 October 2009 are entitled to enter the competition, and the winner will receive £250. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2010.
Please note that anyone (student or otherwise) can nominate a candidate (including the candidate themselves).
Furthermore, please note that the student’s external PhD examiner must be willing to comment on the student’s research, quality of the student’s thesis and the student’s ability to cogently communicate their work (evidenced by their viva performance and/or seminars). Students are advised to consult their external examiner before entering the competition.
For further information please click on the “Group prize” link on the web page http://gp.iop.org/, and click on “Details of the 2010 Gravitational Physics Group Thesis Prize” at the top of the page.