William C. Reynolds Early-career Award in Fluid Dynamics
This award recognizes an early-career researcher’s impact broadly in fluid dynamics—the physics of flow. It is administered by the Division of Fluid Dynamics.
Rules and eligibility
Fluid dynamics researchers with at most 12 years of full time activity after their PhD as of the nomination deadline, allowing for career breaks (e.g., due to child or dependent care, illness, military service, etc.), are eligible. The nomination package must explicitly state the date that the nominee obtained their PhD, and any career breaks. The award is open to researchers from all disciplines that contribute to the advancement of flow physics. The prize will be awarded to a single individual. The research recognized could either be a single piece of work, or the sum of contributions. Should the nominee already have an APS/DFDAward or Prize, then the Reynolds Award must be based on clearly described and entirely different (or at the very least substantial further) work than that recognized in the earlier Award or Prize.
Process and selection
The nomination package must include:
- A letter of not more than 5,000 characters evaluating the qualifications of the nominee.
In addition, the nomination should include:
- A biographical sketch, including the date of Ph.D.
- A list of the most important publications
- At least two, but not more than four, seconding letters
- Up to five reprints of preprints
Establishment and support
The award was established in 2026 and is generously supported by the Division of Fluid Dynamics and Friends of Bill.