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Prizes & Competitions
20th Anniversary Challenge
Propose how to use optics and photonics to solve a global challenge for US$100K prize.
Learn MoreTheodor W. Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics
Be recognized for excellence in quantum research.
Learn MoreCorning Outstanding Student Paper Competition
Be recognized for innovation and research excellence at OFC.
Learn MoreCouillaud Prize in Ultrafast Lasers
Early career professionals: apply for a special recognition and prize in ultrafast lasers.
Learn MoreGordon Memorial Speakership
Recognizing research excellence in lasers and quantum at CLEO.
Learn MoreSimmons Memorial Speakership
Recognizing research excellence in optical networking at OFC.
Learn MoreKaminow Outstanding Early Career Professional Prize
Early career professionals: demonstrate service to the society and communities worldwide.
Learn MoreLi Innovation Prize (CLEO)
Early career professionals: follow in Tingye Li's footsteps and be recognized for your contributions to laser science.
Learn MoreLi Innovation Prize (OFC)
Early career professionals: present advancements in optical communications at OFC.
Learn MoreMaiman Outstanding Student Paper Competition
Be a next generation Theodore Maiman and show research excellence at CLEO.
Learn MoreWolf Outstanding Student Paper Competition
Present your paper at FiO+LS and set an example for your peers.
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