World Data System Data Stewardship Award
The WDS Data Stewardship Award celebrates individuals who have significantly improved the quality, integrity, and accessibility of research data. Ideal candidates are those who manage and/or curate data with exceptional care at all stages – from design to reuse – following legal, policy, and ethical guidelines.
Criteria
Nominees should have a track record of:
- Ensuring excellent data management and/or curation throughout its lifecycle
- Adhering to applicable laws and policies
- Contributing significantly to enhancing the quality, integrity, and accessibility of data and metadata
- Be within ten (10) years of their Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent professional training
Nomination Process
Any Early Career Data Steward can be nominated for this award! Candidates may apply themselves or be suggested by a peer or an organization. To be considered eligible, candidates will need to submit the following:
- An application (link below)
- A resume (two pages)
- Three (3) reference letters
Selection Process
A panel from the WDS Scientific Committee and International Technology Office will review nominations. They look for nominees who have made outstanding contributions to good data management practices. For details, please consult the reviewers’ rubric.
Timeline
Call for Applications:
- Opens: Early September
- Closes: January 17, 2025
Application Review: February – March 2025
Awardees Announcement: April 2025
Award Ceremony: IDW25, date TBA