Nominations for the award of the IMA Hedy Lamarr Prize for Knowledge Exchange in Mathematics and its Applications are invited until 31 January 2027, through myIMA.
The prize is named after Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000), who was both a famous Hollywood actress and an inventor. Versions of the frequency-hopping system, intended for use in torpedoes during WWII, which Lamarr invented jointly with George Antheil are incorporated into the Bluetooth technology which pervades modern life.
This IMA prize is intended to reward knowledge exchange in the mathematical sciences in all its possible forms. Contributions that can be considered vary greatly and might take the form of one of the following, or of something else beyond the ideas of the originators of the award:
* Creation of new links between academia and industry
* A single mathematical idea which has transformed activity beyond academia
* A sustained contribution to inspiring, enhancing and supporting knowledge exchange in the Mathematical Sciences.
Prize information:
- The winner will receive £1 000, a silver medal and a certificate.
- Normally a single award will be made. If, exceptionally, a joint award is made the £1 000 prize will be split equally between the winners.
- The winner may be required to give a lecture and / or attend a presentation ceremony.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations for the IMA John Blake University Teaching Medal are submitted online through the myIMA portal.
The new application portal is not yet open. We expect this to be available in early October. Please check this page again later in October for the link to submit your nomination.
What you can do now:
- Review the award criteria and requirements.
- Prepare all necessary documents and information for your proposed nominee.
- Look out for further updates. This page will be updated with a “Nominate Now” button and submission instructions once the portal is live.
Additional Nomination Information
For full eligibility requirements, detailed nomination instructions, and a timeline of the award process, please visit the main https://ima.org.uk/awards-medals/ima-hedy-lamarr-prize/
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Governance Team: Governance@ima.org.uk.
