Notice to the National Committees for Crystallography

W. H. & W. L. Bragg Prize

In 2017 the IUCr established the W. H. & W. L. Bragg Prize to be awarded to up to two promising early-career crystallographers. The Prize is awarded at IUCr Congresses. The awardee(s) receive a certificate and a financial reward, and are invited to make a presentation at the Congress on a topic related to the prize citation. The third Bragg Prize will be presented at the Calgary Congress in August 2026.

Research achievement relative to opportunity will define the eligibility of candidates for this award. For this purpose an “early-career researcher” is defined as one who received their PhD no more than 10 years before the closing date for nominations. Academic interruptions, including periods of parental leave, are taken into account.

For the 2026 award, nominations will be contributed by the IUCr National Committees for Crystallography. If you wish to be considered, or if you would like to nominate someone, please contact your National Committee. A list of IUCr Adhering Bodies and their National Committees is available here. The deadline for entries from National Committees is 30 November 2025.

A list of previous recipients can be found here.