Call for Nominations
SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize
The SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize (SIAG/GS Early Career Prize) is awarded every two years to one individual in their early career in the field of geosciences for distinguished contributions to the field in the three calendar years prior to the award year.
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate’s work must contain significant research contributions to the field of geosciences. One key paper must be cited as evidencing the contributions, though a body of papers may be discussed in the nomination. The qualifying key paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal within in the three calendar years preceding the award year. Either the candidate must be a graduate student or the key paper must have been published no more than three years after the candidate received their PhD.
For the 2019 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018. The candidate must have been awarded their PhD no earlier than 2013. The key paper must have been published no more than three years after the candidate received their PhD.Nomination Deadline:
October 15, 2018
Required Materials:
- Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
- Candidate’s CV
- Bibliographic citation for candidate’s key contributing paper
- Two or three letters of support from experts in the field
Selection Committee:
The list of committee members will be posted when it becomes available.
Contact [email protected] with questions regarding nomination procedure.
