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The James Clerk Maxwell Young Writers Prize

"I feel deeply honored and humbled to have received such a prestigious award...[It] represents to me yet another proof that the scientific community does not overlook hard work and high research standards. Looking to the future, having received this recognition will certainly be a source of motivation for me to keep up doing quality research" - Dr Julian J. Rimoli (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), 2010 winner

For more information about past winners, their papers and for details on how to apply for the next $1000 prize go to the prize website

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