Instructions for the submission

Attention: Those who submit an abstract by 15 December will take a part in a competition for the best abstracts (Awards Edition).
The scientific committee will select the 10 best abstracts
The authors of these abstracts will be invited to write a scientific article for a special issue of the EPJ-N journal.

Open call for abstracts still open: January 30, 2025
 

This special issue seeks to highlight and celebrate research and innovation achievements in the nuclear sector within EU Member States and Euratom-associated countries. As part of the open call for proposals for the Nuclear Innovation Prizes, the nine winning entries will have the opportunity to showcase their work and innovations in this edition through a dedicated paper. The contest aims to identify and recognize disruptive innovations across the entire product development and supply chain, from research to market, where researchers and engineers play a pivotal role.

In addition to the nine Nuclear Innovation Prizes selected through the ongoing open call, the research community is invited to submit abstracts that demonstrate original research activities in the nuclear sector, particularly in the areas of reactor systems, radioprotection, and radioactive waste management. Priority will be given to the work of young researchers and PhD students, emphasizing the importance of promoting the next generation within the nuclear research community. While abstracts may relate to co-funded EC projects, they should not be redundant or strictly cover the scope of an existing Euratom co-funded action.

Submitted abstracts will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Originality and replicability
• Technical excellence
• Economic impact and potential for innovation exploitation