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Apply for the Research Award of Excellence in Honor of John Bacha

IASH is the foremost international organization devoted to all aspects of the stability, handling, and use of liquid fuels from refinery to end use and disposal. IASH fulfills its vision by promoting research and experimentation on the scientific and operational factors affecting the stability, handling, and use of fuels during their manufacture, blending, transportation, storage and final use or disposal by using volunteers drawn from a cross-section of government, academia and industry.

IASH 2026 is looking for young scientists/engineers (within 5 years of graduation) who are interested in submitting papers for consideration to receive the Research Award of Excellence in Honor of John Bacha. The award will be presented to a young researcher who authors and presents a paper at the 19th International Symposium on Stability, Handling and Use Liquid Fuels. The conference will be held 6 - 10 September at the Pierre Baudis Congress Center in Toulouse France. It will be comprised of four days of technical sessions with a separate poster session and will begin with an opening reception on Sunday evening.  A commercial exposition will run throughout the symposium.  This year's theme is Fueling Innovation: Research, Quality, and Real-World Applications.

THE AWARD was created to encourage young scientists and engineers to join and enrich the industry. The award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students up to five years after graduation, and shall be part of their own project work that either they have led or have been a primary team participant.

THE AWARDEE will receive the following:

  • Plaque in recognition of their accomplishment
  • Complimentary symposium registration
  • Travel and accommodation at host hotel
  • Stipend for incidentals

If the research is done by a team, one person shall be chosen by the team to attend the conference and present the paper.

ABSTRACTS of approximately 250 words in English are due by 13 February 2026. Please submit your abstract electronically via the Abstract Submission Form. Manuscripts must be submitted by 17 April 2026 to be eligible to win the award. Instructions on how to format your manuscript can be found here.  Award winner(s) will receive notification by 12 June 2026.  

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The recipient shall be the presenter of the paper at the conference.
  • The recipient shall be a major author, preferably the first author.
  • The student does not have to be a full-time student but shall be within five years of graduation. If part of a team, all team members must meet the criteria. The work presented shall be part of their own project work that they either have led or have been a primary team participant.

Award Details:

  • The recipient shall receive a plaque in recognition of his/her award.
  • The recipient shall receive complimentary registration at the conference.
  • The recipient shall receive a travel award to cover travel related expenses.
  • The recipient shall receive a $500 stipend.

Timeline:

  • Judging shall be completed by 1 June 2026.
  • Winner(s) will be notified by 12 June 2026.
  • The award shall be presented during the IASH 2026 Conference to be held 6 - 10 September 2026 in Toulouse France.