The Ewald Prize

The IUCr is pleased to invite nominations for the Ewald Prize for outstanding contributions to yhe science of crystallography. The Prize is named after Prof. Paul P. Ewald, in recognition of his significant contributions to the foundations of crystallography and to the founding of the IUCr. The Prize consists of a medal, a certificate and a financial award, and is presented once every three years during the triennial International Congresses of Crystallography. The recipients to date are: 1987 - J. M. Cowley and A. F. Moodie, 1990 - B. K. Vainshstein, 1993 - N. Kato and 1996 - M.G. Rossmann. The fifth Prize will be presented at the XVIII Congress in Glasgow, UK in August 1999. Scientists who have made contributions of exceptional distinction to the science of crystallography are eligible for the Ewald Prize, irrespective of nationality, age or experience. Either an exceptionally distinguished scientific career or a major scientific accomplishment may be recognized. No restrictions are placed on the time or the means of publication of the nominee's contribution. The Prize may be shared by more than one contributor, but not more than three, to the same sciemific achievement. Nominations for the Ewald Prize should be submitted in writing, preferably using the Ewald Prize Nomination Form and accompanied by supporting documentation, to the Executive Secretary of the IUCr, 2 Abbey Square, Chester CH1 2HU, England, from whom copies of the Nomination Form and the names of the Selection Committee may be obtained. The closing date for nominations is August 31, 1998.