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The ICTP-IBM Richard Feynman Prize in Quantum Computing, named in honour of quantum mechanics pioneer Richard Feynman, is open to established career researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of quantum computing, including theory, algorithms, applications, or simulations. It is intended to be a top award in its field, on a par with ICTP's prestigious Direc Medal for theoretical physics, and to be awarded annually at a yearly conference co-sponsored by ICTP and IBM.
The prize will include a monetary award; recipients will be chosen by a prize committee chaired by Professor Peter Zoller, an internationally recognized pioneer in quantum science.
Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman was an American physicist renowned for his work in quantum electrodynamics, as well as a visionary who saw the profound implications of quantum mechanics for the future of computation. He received the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics jointly with Julian Schwinger and Shinichiro Tomonaga, for their "fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics, with deep-ploughing consequences for the physics of elementary particles".
Nominations should be submitted online; self-nominations are not accepted.
One or more scientists can be nominated. Information including name, address, institute, and email are required in the online nomination form (for both the nominator and the nominee); the nominee's short CV, short list of publications, and 2 to 4 reference/support letters are also required and can be uploaded in pdf format. A citation is also requested.
