The nominee’s curriculum vitae, that includes the candidate’s name, address, email, history of employment, degrees, research experience, honors, memberships and service to the community (committee work, advisory boards, etc.).

A copy of the manuscript either published or in press in a peer-reviewed journal. The nominee must be the first author and a one-page explanation for each co-author’s contribution is required.

Paper must have been submitted to a peer-reviewed journal while enrolled in a MS or PhD program or within one year of receiving their MS or PhD.

A letter of support from the nominee’s faculty advisor highlighting the manuscript’s importance and implications, as well as the nominee’s potential for continued contributions to the fields of paleoceanography and paleoclimatology. Supporter’s signature, name, title, institution, and contact information are required. Letterhead is preferred.