The IPS will deliver two special awards to young scientists attending to 46th IPS/EuroPyro 2023 Conference.
Frank Carver Bursary award
The Frank Carver Bursary Fund is a UK charity which promotes advancement in the scientific understanding of energetic materials by assisting young pyrotechnicians to attend and present their work at international seminars being sponsored by the International Pyrotechnic Society (link).
The value of the award shall initially be set at £ 1200 Sterling but can be increased at the discretion of the Trustees. The upper age limit for receipt of the bursary will be forty years at the time of submission of a paper to the Technical Steering Committee of the Seminar. A recipient shall not be eligible for future funding by the Frank Carver Bursary. To be eligible for an award, a paper must be submitted for oral presentation. Persons who wish to be considered for the award should notify their intention to secretary@europyro2023.org and submit their written paper by 10 May 2023 to Dr Trevor Griffiths ttgriffiths.ips@gmail.com.
2023 – Dr. Bernard E. Douda IPS young scientific award
This award is to help young scientists to attend the 46th IPS/EUROPYRO-2023 by paying the conference registration fee* and to provide support in building a professional network by paying for a 2 year membership in the International Pyrotechnics Society.
* Recipient responsible for lodging, travel, and other expenses