The award is attributed to four scientists who have turned black holes into windows onto the deepest laws of nature.
They were among the first to use black holes as a testing ground for innovative theories on general relativity, quantum gravity and string theory. Three different approaches, one common goal: to understand gravity and the deep structure of space-time. Through their research, they have transformed objects long considered abstract and inaccessible into some of the most powerful tools for probing the secrets of the universe.
In recognition of these contributions, ICTP awards the 2025 Dirac Medal to four theoretical physicists who have redefined our understanding of gravity:
- Gary Gibbons, Cambridge University, UK
- Gary Horowitz, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
- Roy Kerr, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Robert Wald, University of Chicago, USA
