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
Spain
14th ECerS (2015), Toledo (ES)

David Salamon
Czech Republic
15th ECerS (2017), Budapest (HU)

Andraž Kocjan
Slovenia
16th ECerS (2019), Torino (IT)
Ondrej Jankovsky
Czech Republic
17th ECerS (2021), Krakow (PL)

Jesus Gonzalez-Julian
Germany
18th ECerS (2023), Lyon (FR)

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
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.
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