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2026 SimWorks National Call for Papers

SimWorks is a simulation software designed for the optoelectronics field. Its FDTD solver achieves computational speed and accuracy comparable to internationally benchmarked software. To encourage the use of SimWorks for key simulation work in formal publications, SimWorks is pleased to announce this Paper Award Program.

I. Paper Publication Date Requirement

By August 31, 2027

II. Eligible Participants

All researchers who apply SimWorks in their scientific research and publish high-level academic papers.

III. Award Tiers (by Journal Ranking)

Awards are disbursed via bank transfer (all amounts listed are pre-tax):

Award Tier Criteria (Based on CAS Journal Ranking or recognized standards) Prize Amount
Excellence Award SCI Q1 (CAS, regardless of TOP), SCI Q2 TOP journals 2,500 RMB (negotiable for exceptionally high-impact journals)
Distinction Award SCI Q2 (CAS, non-TOP) or equivalent 1,500 RMB
Merit Award SCI Q3, SCI Q4, EI journals 1,000 RMB
Innovation Award Chinese Core Journals (Peking University Core), CSCD Core Library journals 500 RMB

Classification Basis:

  • CAS journal ranking based on the 2025 edition.
  • EI journals based on the latest Compendex Source List.
  • Chinese Core journals based on the latest Guide to the Core Journals of China.

Additional Note:

  • If the same author submits multiple papers, only the top three highest-ranked papers will receive awards.

IV. Review Process (7 business days)

Procedure: Click "Apply for Paper Award"

  1. Submit Materials: Provide applicant information + full paper PDF/link.
  2. Result Notification: After verification, results will be sent via SMS/email.

Re-evaluation & Appeal:

  • If you disagree with the tier assignment, you may request a review within 7 business days by providing supplementary materials (e.g., CAS ranking screenshot, EI index screenshot).
  • Submissions that do not meet requirements will be notified for correction or returned.

V. Award Application Requirements

Mandatory Use of SimWorks

  • The paper must include at least one figure generated by SimWorks simulations, with a clear statement that the result was obtained using SimWorks Finite Difference Solutions (full software name must be cited).
  • A signed 《SimWorks Usage Statement》 (template in Appendix 1) must be submitted, signed by the first author.
  • The applicant agrees to allow the paper title and abstract to be displayed on SimWorks promotional platforms.

Must Be Published

  • The paper must be formally published.
  • Publication date must be on or before August 31, 2027.
  • The journal must be an academic journal approved by the National Press and Publication Administration (with CN/ISSN) or an internationally recognized journal with an ISSN.

VI. Announcement & Award Delivery

  • Winners will be announced on the official campaign website and SimWorks official WeChat account.
  • Awards will be disbursed within one month.

VII. Appendix (Template Example)

The statement should briefly describe the main content of the paper (research objectives and methods), as well as the role SimWorks played in the research and its contribution to achieving the research goals.

Appendix 1:《SimWorks Usage Statement》Template

❓ Q&A

1. My paper is already published. Can I still participate?
Yes. As long as the publication date is on or before August 31, 2027, it has not previously received a SimWorks paper award, and it meets the application requirements.

2. For multi-author papers, who receives the prize?
The prize will be given to the first author or corresponding author (as designated during registration). The organizer will transfer funds to only one account; internal distribution among the team is the responsibility of the authors.

3. Can I use other software (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical) for part of the work and SimWorks for another part?
Yes. However, at least one core simulation result must be independently completed by SimWorks and clearly distinguished in the paper.

4. Is the software free?
Faculty and students at academic institutions can apply for our Education Plan on the official website, which offers up to 6 months of full-featured free trial. Other users can participate in the Free Plan, which provides 13.5 total free computing hours per month for cloud-based simulations.

This program is subject to the final interpretation by Shandong Guangfang Software Technology Co., Ltd.
For questions, please contact: media-young@simworks.net