Charles Haenny Prize for Physics
The Charles Haenny Prize for Physics distinguishes a young physicist for research performed in Switzerland in any field of physics. The nominated work should be of excellent scientific quality and internationally competitive, while also respectful of humanity and its environment. In the spirit of Prof. Charles Haenny’s will, the prize aims to distinguish research based on an ethic of international collaboration or seeking to inhibit the use of physical knowledge for malicious goals.

Call for the 2026 Prize
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Charles Haenny Prize for Physics.
Nomination deadline: 2 February 2026
The full announcement, selection criteria, as well as further information on the prize can be found here.
The award ceremony will take place during the Annual Meeting 2026 of the Swiss Physical Society in Lausanne.

