The journal 2D Materials established the annual 2DM Young Scientist Award in both 2024 and 2025, with the aim of encouraging and supporting scientific innovation in the 2D materials community. Building on the success of the first two editions, 2D Materials is once again partnering with the 2026 International Forum on Graphene in Shenzhen & 2nd International Conference on 2D Materials (Shenzhen International graphene), to proudly launch the 2026 2DM Young Scientist Award.
The nomination process is now officially open. We warmly invite you to apply or to nominate outstanding candidates to join this prestigious initiative. The deadline for nomination is February 20, 2026.
The 2026 2DM Young Scientist Awards
The journal 2D Materials is inviting nominations from across the globe for the 2DM Young Scientist Award. The award is dedicated to exceptional young scientists (born on or after January 1, 1986) who have made significant contributions to the field of two-dimensional materials and demonstrate great potential for development.
The winners will be evaluated by the award committee and the award ceremony will take place at the 13th International Forum on Graphene in Shenzhen in 2026. The winner will be invited to give a presentation at the conference and write an article for 2D Materials. The winners will also receive a cash prize and a certificate provided by the journal.
Application Process
Applicants can send their CV (including the nomination letter together with evidence of their achievements such as article publications, monographs, award projects, and patents) to publishing.china@ioppublishing.org via email, with the subject line: ‘2DM Young Scientist Award Nomination’.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
For conference details, please visit the conference homepage.