Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award
Forecasted
Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award supports graduate students in sciences and technologies of interest to AVS, recognizing research and academic excellence and supporting symposium attendance.
Funder: American Vacuum Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application and all supporting materials)
Funding Amounts: Cash award, certificate, and reimbursed travel support to attend the International Symposium
Summary: Recognizes graduate students for excellence in research and academic achievement in sciences and technologies of interest to AVS.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered graduate students at accredited institutions when applications are due.
Description
The Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award is administered by the American Vacuum Society (AVS) to recognize and encourage excellence in continuing graduate studies in sciences and technologies of interest to the society. Selection centers on excellence in research and academic record, rather than a particular research topic or project theme. AVS's interests encompass materials, interfaces, and processing, including surface science, thin films, plasma science, nanoscale science, electronic materials, vacuum technology, and biomaterial interfaces.
The Hoffman Award is one of eight AVS National Student Awards. Following committee review and finalist interviews, one of the top students selected for those eight awards receives the Hoffman Award. The recognition combines a cash award and certificate with reimbursed travel support to attend the AVS International Symposium.
