The European Ceramic Society

Young Scientist Awards

The early career award shall be given every second year to a person under 40 years of age (at the date of the nomination) by reason of outstanding contributions to the ceramic sciences.

The person shall have performed the majority of the work in a European research institution and been a member of a national ceramic organization that is affiliated to the European Ceramic Society at least two years continuously at the established nomination deadline date when nominated.

Scientists who received the Young Scientist Award:

Jose M. Serra

Jose M. Serra

Spain

14th ECerS (2015), Toledo (ES)

David Salamon

David Salamon

Czech Republic

15th ECerS (2017), Budapest (HU)

Andraž Kocjan

Andraž Kocjan

Slovenia

16th ECerS (2019), Torino (IT)

Ondrej  Jankovsky

Ondrej Jankovsky

Czech Republic

17th ECerS (2021), Krakow (PL)

Jesus Gonzalez-Julian

Jesus Gonzalez-Julian

Germany

18th ECerS (2023), Lyon (FR)

Erkka Frankberg

Erkka Frankberg

Finland

19th ECerS (2025), Dresden (Ge)

Latest news

Next JECS Trust Call for projects: IMPORTANT CHANGES

We draw your attention on the following decisions from the JECS Trust Board:

  • The deadline for submission of Mobility only projects of 31st August 2026 is cancelled
  • The deadline for submission of Mobility and General Activity projects of 31st May is postponed to 30th June 2026
  • Only students members of ECerS can apply for Mobility projects 
May 18, 2026
Result of the JECS Trust Call 02/2026

38 applications for Mobility projects were submitted to the JECS Trust by the deadline of 28th February 2026.

May 4, 2026

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