To recognize an early career researcher who has made outstanding contributions (theoretical, experimental, computational, or technical) in plasma physics early in their career. Areas of plasma physics covered by the Award include, but are not limited to, fundamental plasma physics, fusion plasmas, astrophysical or space plasmas, low-temperature plasmas, or high-energy-density plasmas.Nominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical site at which the work was done. An early career researcher is defined as an individual in the first 10 years of a research career, i.e. at most 10 years following the award of a PhD.