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Best paper awards

Two awards recognize the strongest contributions to the conference.

Best scientific paper

For the paper with the most original ideas, the deepest analysis and the most rigorous experiments.

  • IMAV trophy and certificate
  • Cash prize and travel support
  • Feature in the IMAV repository

Best student paper

For the best paper whose first author and presenter is an undergraduate or graduate student.

  • Certificate
  • Student research grant
  • Fast-track consideration at partner journals

How winners are chosen

Nominations come from the double-blind review scores. An awards committee attends the nominated presentations, and winners are announced at the gala dinner on Friday, 24 September 2027.