Division of Quantum Information Fellowship
Fellowship in the American Physical Society is a great honor. In accordance with the APS Constitution, "there shall be elected to Fellowship only such Members who have contributed to the advancement of physics by independent, original research or who have rendered some other special service to the cause of the sciences." All APS members are invited to nominate deserving colleagues as potential Fellows of APS.
Rules and eligibility
Nominating a colleague for APS Fellowship is a way to commend them for excellence in physics and their service to the physics community.
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, you and the additional nominating co-sponsor must be active APS members. The colleague you nominate must also be an active APS member.
Process and selection
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, please include the following:
- The nominee's name
- The co-sponsor's name, and email address
- A 300 character suggested citation that does not include the nominee's name, gendered pronouns, or symbols, and begins with, "For..."
- A 2,500 character paragraph expanding on the citation to indicate the originality and significance of the contributions
- A PDF sponsor's recommendation letter
- The co-sponsor's recommendation letter, which must be uploaded by the co-sponsor
- The nominee's curriculum vitae (CV), which must include academic and employment history, professional honors, a list of principal publications only, and other significant contributions to physics
- Optional: Up to two additional PDF letters of support, which must be uploaded by the letter writers
Selection Committee
- Isaac Chuang
- Andrew Cross
- Peter Love
- David Schuster
- Lieven Vandersypen
- Sergio Boixo
- Jonathan Home
Recent recipients
Hans J. Briegel
2026 recipient
For introducing the concept of measurement-based quantum computation, demonstrating that the unitary circuit model is only one modality for quantum computing and, opening new possibilities for the development of quantum technologies and the foundations of quantum theory.
Giulio Chiribella
2026 recipient
For pioneering work in information-theoretic reconstructions of the quantum formalism and seminal contributions to the theory of quantum-induced indefinite causal order.
Andrew Dzurak
2026 recipient
For ground-breaking and wide-ranging contributions to the development of spin-based qubits in silicon and the technology required to enable scalable, economical quantum computing.
Andrew N. Jordan
2026 recipient
For seminal contributions to quantum measurement and control, including advancing the theory of continuous quantum measurement through stochastic path integrals and applications of quantum measurement science to engines and precision sensing.
Thaddeus D. Ladd
2026 recipient
For seminal contributions to the development of silicon spin qubits, the advancement of semiconductor quantum optics, and leadership in the industrial realization of quantum error correction.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Standards. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.
Division of Quantum Information Fellowship
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Prepare your nomination materials and review the submission process to recognize your colleagues and students.
Prepare your Fellowship nomination materials and review the submission process.
As approved by the Council of Representatives on April 10, 2025.
APS honors exceptional contributions to the physics community, including travel support for students and early career physicists.