Nominations Open for the 2022 Breakthrough Prizes in Physics

Rob Meyer
Breakthrough Prize Administrator

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, and we value your assistance in nominating outstanding candidates. Breakthrough Prizes honor transformative recent advancements in physics, mathematics, and life sciences.

Visit our website to register/login to make nominations or renominate past candidates. The deadline for submissions is 1 April 2021.

Physics Prizes Available 

• One Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics ($3 million) — may be shared by two or more scientists
• Three New Horizons in Physics Prizes ($100,000 each) — for early career researchers

The Breakthrough Prizes are presented annually at a globally broadcast awards ceremony.

More information, including full prize rules and previous laureates, can also be found on our website.