Forum on International Physics 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
- Marcela Carena
- Kaitlin Cook
- Andreas Adelmann
- Kétévi Assamagan
- Albina Tropina
- Mounia Laassiri
- Cyrus Walther
Recent recipients
Patrizia Azzi
2024 recipient
For contributions to experimental particle physics and influence on international physics collaborations, particularly in leadership roles at CERN and engagement in global scientific communities.
Angela Bracco
2024 recipient
For outstanding experimental research in the field of nuclear physics, and for remarkable leadership in organising, managing, and advancing physics on an international dimension.
Neeti Parashar
2024 recipient
For outstanding mentorship, teaching, and leadership over two decades by creating and providing groundbreaking research and educational opportunities for minority students and young physicists from many nations, and for wide ranging contributions to the Compact Muon Solenoid program and its pixel detector at the Large Hadron Collider.
Cherrill M. Spencer
2024 recipient
For exceptional contributions to the design and manufacturing of particle accelerator magnets, tireless advocacy for women in STEM, and influential leadership roles promoting international scientific collaboration and education.
Hong-Jian He
2023 recipient
For fundamental contributions to particle theory and phenomenology, and for leadership in promoting international cooperation.
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.