| Nomination Guidelines
Criteria
The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award is presented by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy to scientists and engineers, at mid-career, for exceptional contributions to the development, use, control, or production of energy in basic and applied research supporting the Department of Energy and its mission to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. (This is broadly interpreted as encompassing all science and technology supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs.)
The Lawrence Award is given in each of the following seven fields:
- Chemistry
- Materials Research
- Environmental Science and Technology
- Life Sciences (including Medicine)
- Nuclear Technologies (Fission and Fusion)
- National Security and Non-Proliferation
- High Energy and Nuclear Physics
Criteria
- Recipients must be in their mid-careers (defined as within 20 years of receiving a Ph.D. or M.D.).
- The award is given for a relatively recent achievement (rather than for a lifetime of achievements).
- Recipients must be citizens of the United States.
- Recipients are recognized only for achievement in research principally funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Individuals nominated will be judged primarily on the scientific and technical significance of their work to its field (rather than for leadership ability).
The objectives of the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awards are:
- to encourage excellence in energy science and technology;
- to inspire people to dedicate their lives and talents to scientific effort, through the examples of Ernest 0. Lawrence and the Lawrence Award laureates; and
- to highlight for the general public the accomplishments of the U.S. scientific community associated with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Each Lawrence Award category award winner receives:
- a citation signed by the Secretary of Energy;
- a 14 karat gold medal bearing the likeness of E.O. Lawrence; and
- a $50,000 honorarium. (If there are co-winners in a category, the honorarium is shared equally.)
Nomination Materials
Nomination is made by a letter of justification, curriculum vitae, and a bibliography of significant publications. Please omit secondary publications and meetings. Do not include complete articles by the nominee.
Indicate clearly the category in which the person is being nominated (Chemistry, Materials Research, Environmental Science and Technology, Life Sciences, Nuclear Technologies (Fission and Fusion), National Security and Non-Proliferation, High Energy and Nuclear Physics).
A nomination must be accompanied by at least three and not more than six letters of support from individuals who are familiar with the work.
Call for Nominations
The Ernest O. Lawrence Award is given not more than every other year.
Nominations for the next Lawrence Awards are not being accepted at this time.
When issued, a call for Lawrence Award nominations is publicized by the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs through a news release and outreach to the basic and applied research and development communities at National Laboratories, universities, and scientific professional societies.
Questions about the E.O. Lawrence Award may be addressed to lawrence.award@science.doe.gov.
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