The Chalcogenide Letters Best Paper Award will recognize outstanding papers published in Chalcogenide Letters during the previous year. Winners will be selected by the evaluation committee members and announced before June 30 each year.


Prize:

- First prize: 300 USD, a free voucher for Article Processing Charge valid for one year and a certificate;

- Second prize: 200 USD, a 500 USD voucher for Article Processing Charge valid for one year and a certificate;

- Third prize: 100 USD, a 200 USD voucher for Article Processing Charge valid for one year and a certificate.


Number of Winners:

3


Eligibility:

All articles published in Chalcogenide Letters during the 2026 calendar year are automatically considered. This includes both regular submissions and papers published as part of any Special Issue.

Chalcogenide Letters Best Paper Award
Winner announcement: 30 June 2027

Evaluation Criteria:

1) Quantitative Impact Metrics: views, downloads, and citations

2) Scientific Merit: originality, technical rigor, and clarity of presentation

3) Broad Impact