The InterPore Award for Porous Media Research (formerly the Procter & Gamble Award for Thin and Swelling Porous Media Research) is given to mid-career researchers in recognition of outstanding research in general porous media, with emphasis on research conducted over the past 5 years. The nominees should have a maximum of 12 years research experience after completing their PhD. Please note that the selection criteria have been updated for the 2024/2025 awards cycle. For details, visit New Selection Criteria for 2024/25 Awards Cycle.

This award will be given to only one individual per year. It consists of an award certificate, a travel grant of €1,000 for participation in the next InterPore Conference, and InterPore rosette.

Nomination Guidelines

To nominate a candidate, please complete the nomination form at the bottom of this page and upload the required documents as instructed.

A complete nomination package should include:

• Nomination letter (maximum length: two pages) describing the nominee’s specific contributions to porous media research over the last 10 years (excluding the current year). The letter should conclude with a citation statement. Example: 

  "This nominee has made outstanding contributions to the physics of transport in porous media in several fields, such as non-Newtonian fluid flow, drying and imbibition, colloidal transport, mass transfer in wood, and the use of NMR for imaging."

• Up to three supporting letters (maximum length: two pages each)
• Copies of five best publications (in electronic format) that have appeared in the last five years
• A two-page CV of the nominee
• A full publication list

Deadline for nomination: November 1st of each year. Nominee and nominator must be members of InterPore. This is not required of those who write letters of support.