Entries open for the Cooper Award (New Zealand)

Prize Information

• The Award consists of a framed certificate and $2,500.

Nomination Criteria

• Nominations will be received for candidates whose highest research qualification, normally (but not necessarily) a PhD, was within 10 years preceding 30 June in the year of the award, from the date of meeting the requirements for the degree.
• Nominations for the Cooper Award may be made by any person, other than the nominee. The Royal Society of New Zealand’s Academy Executive Committee reserves the right to decline any nomination.
• Nominations are to include one set of the following:
  • One sentence citation of not more than 25 words, describing the research, which may be used for publicity purposes;
  • Nomination summary of not more than 100 words, that clearly explains the research in their paper to a non-specialist;
  • Nomination statement of no more than 500 words highlighting their paper’s contributions to research or innovative work of outstanding merit in the applied sciences, engineering and technology.

Application Requirements

• Supporting documents:
  • Curriculum vitae of nominee;
  • Two references (to be arranged by the nominator), at least one from outside the nominee’s institution.
  • Electronic copy of the single piece of work for which the award should be judged. This may be a single book, article, chapter or other paper, another form of scholarly output; or evidence clearly demonstrating impact. If a nominated piece of work is co-authored or multi-authored, please clearly identify the contribution of the candidate and the contributions of other authors.
  • Electronic copy of the letter from the organisation conferring their highest research qualification, stating the nominee has met the requirements for the degree.

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