SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Study of the Earth's Deep Interior Section Award for Graduate Research
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Nomination Package Requirements

A complete nomination package consists of the following:
Nomination Letter

A nomination letter containing the nominator’s name, title, institution and contact information and a one-sentence citation at the beginning of the letter. It should include details about outstanding research accomplishments, particularly for a nominee at an early career stage. Letterhead is preferred.

CV (Optional)

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.).

Bibliography (Optional)

A selected bibliography stating the total number and types of publications and the number published by AGU.

Letters of Support

At least one but no more than two letters of support  (separate from the nomination letter) with the supporter’s name, title, institution and contact information. Letterhead is preferred.

Manuscript

At least one, and up to three, copies of published or in-press manuscripts that illustrate the candidate’s quality of work.

Heads Up!

AGU reserves the right to reject, without review, nominations that do not follow all eligibility requirements. These include:
Conflict of Interest
Nominators must follow AGU's conflict of interest policy to avoid the appearance of bias.
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Two-Page Limit
No one item in a nomination package should exceed two pages. AGU will remove any additional pages before sharing with the review committee.
Posthumous Nominations
AGU does not accept nominations for candidates posthumously.
Duplicate Nominations
If duplicate nominations for the same candidate are submitted, AGU will only review the first submitted.
Co-Nominations
A maximum of two nominators may submit a nomination together.