IMA Hedy Lamarr Prize 2027 - Call for Nominations

 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 Hedy Lamarr Prize should be submitted using the Hedy Lamarr Nomination form.pdf.  The completed nomination form should be sent to [email protected] by 31 January 2027.

Additional Nomination Information
For full eligibility requirements, detailed nomination instructions, and a timeline of the award process, please visit the main IMA Hedy Lamarr Prize

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Governance Team: [email protected].