Edmund Optics Ultrafast Educational Award – Terms and Conditions

Ultrafast laser sources and their short pulse durations (<10ps) have revolutionized many areas of research including but not limited to spectroscopy, advanced imaging, microscopy, neuroscience, quantum sensing and material processing.

In an effort to support outstanding undergraduate and graduate research groups and departments using ultrafast lasers, Edmund Optics^® will be awarding 30 global awards to such research groups ("Departments" or "Groups" or "Programs").

Americas:

• Gold: $10,000 in Products
• Silver: $7,500 in Products
• Bronze: $5,000 in Products
• Finalist Awards: (12) $500 Product Matching Awards – If you place an order of $500, you can select additional TECHSPEC^® products up to $500 in value for free

Europe:

• Gold: 7.000€ in Products
• Silver: 5.000€ in Products
• Bronze: 3.000€ in Products
• Finalist Awards: (12) 250€ Product Matching Awards – If you place an order of 250€, you can select additional TECHSPEC^® products up to 250€ in value for free

Who May Apply?

Anyone involved in an existing or newly formed research group (who has reached the age of majority in their state of residence) may submit an application, including undergraduate and graduate students, PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, lab managers, teaching assistants and professors.

How Do I Apply?

To apply for an Educational Award, simply go to our award submission page and complete an application designed to take you less than 10 minutes. The application requests information about you, the Group, Department, Program, or Organization in which you conduct research, as well as the types of products you would select if (i) your Program was to receive an Educational Award and (ii) you could direct how the award was spent. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE Friday, November 1, 2024.

Should I Encourage Other People in My Program to Apply?

Yes. While there is no advantage to you submitting multiple Educational Award applications, Edmund Optics welcomes applications from other people involved in your group. To the extent these other applications provide additional information about your group or project , they may increase the chance of your group receiving an Educational Award.

Who Receives the Educational Award?

Educational Awards will be given only to groups at non-profit colleges or universities located inside or outside of the United States that agree to the Educational Award terms set by Edmund Optics. Such terms may include a release of liability, product use and transferability restrictions and conditions related to Edmund Optics publicizing the award. In the event a college or university refuses to agree to any such terms, Edmund Optics will select another group to receive the Educational Award. Educational Awards will not be awarded to the individuals who apply for the Educational Award.

How Will Edmund Optics Decide Which Program Gets an Educational Award?

The groups that receive awards ("Award Recipients") will be determined at the sole discretion of the Edmund Optics Ultrafast Educational Award Team.

The Educational Award Team will select Recipients as follows: First, from the groups for which Edmund Optics has received applications, the Award Team will select a series of finalists. Second, the Award Team may ask those who submitted applications on behalf of these finalists for more detailed information about their research group. Finally, based on the information received from these finalists and the information in their original award applications, the Award Team will choose from these finalists Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award Recipients.

The Award Team will select finalists and the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award Recipients based on the following criteria:

• Technical Merit: Application of ultrafast lasers/optics in the group
• Innovation: Innovative use of ultrafast lasers/optics in a lab or research setting

What Can the Award Recipient Do With the Educational Award?

Award Recipients may use their Educational Award to purchase all standard components as viewed online or in the Edmund Optics catalog. No cash will be provided. Limitations may apply to products that are not in stock or that are on backorder. Products selected by the Award Recipients will be valued at the retail price at the time of the award redemption. Edmund Optics will pay the Award Recipient's product shipping costs, but Edmund Optics is not responsible for any customs or duties that may apply.

What Are the Important Dates That I Need to Know?

• November 1, 2024: Educational Award application deadline
• November 15, 2024: Finalists selected
• December 20, 2024: Gold, Silver, Bronze Award Recipients and Norman Edmund winners announced via email and on Edmund Optics' website

Other Rules

• The award prizes cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions, with exception of the University Discount Program. The award prizes must be claimed through Edmund Optics directly and cannot be claimed through any third party, distributor, or other.
• No purchase is necessary to submit an application or receive an Educational Award.
• Edmund Optics reserves the right to exclude award applications submitted by family members of Edmund Optics' employees and vendors.
• By submitting an award application, the person submitting the application agrees that Edmund Optics may contact them via email and U.S. Mail about Edmund Optics products and services.
• Edmund Optics may request an onsite visit to the group, feedback on products purchased and collaboration on marketing and technical literature such as case studies or white papers.
• Edmund Optics may request that optical components, including Edmund Optics part numbers, are mentioned in peer-reviewed journal articles showcasing research conducted with said optical components
• Edmund Optics is not responsible for any federal, state or local taxes or tax-reporting obligations that arise in connection with any award.
• Gold, Silver, and Bronze award must be used within 12 months of award notice with a maximum of 3 transactions. Finalist awards must be used by December 31, 2025.

Norman Edmund Inspiration Award

All submissions for the Edmund Optics Ultrafast Educational Award who complete an additional application question will be eligible for the Norman Edmund Inspiration Award – an additional $5,000 USD in product donations.

All applicants may choose to answer one additional qualification question as part of the application process. The Norman Edmund Inspiration Award will be determined at the sole discretion of the Edmund Optics Board of Directors Committee and awarded to the group that best embodies the legacy of Edmund Optics' founder Norman Edmund. Mr. Edmund was the creator and entrepreneurial spirit behind Edmund Scientific, which later evolved into Edmund Optics. He is credited with inspiring many generations of young talent to become interested in science and engineering through his thought-provoking catalog of optics, science experiments, and learning tools. He is remembered by all for his generosity, curiosity, and love of science.

Edmund Optics will announce the winner of the Norman Edmund Inspiration Award on December 20, 2024. All terms and conditions listed above apply to the redemption of the Norman Edmund Inspiration Award.