How to nominate

Nominations

An online Nomination must be completed. Nominations may be made by any person, other than the nominee.

Please email the Academy (academy@royalsociety.org.nz) if you wish to submit a new nomination and you will be provided with a URL to access the web portal.

Nominations are to include one set of the following:

• One sentence citation of not more than 25 words, describing their work, which may be used for publicity purposes;
• Nomination summary of not more than 100 words, that clearly explains their research contribution to a non-specialist;
• Nomination statement of no more than 500 words highlighting their contributions to advances in the frontiers of social science;
• Supporting documents
  
  • Curriculum vitae of nominee;
  • Two references (to be arranged by the nominator), at least one from outside the nominee’s institution.

Please note:

Publications should include the names of all authors (Initials and Surname) and the full title of the journal in which a paper is published. Abbreviations should not be used.

“Working within New Zealand” includes all those who were employed in New Zealand for more than 50% of the time during which they performed the work that is being considered in making the award; and/or all those who were resident in New Zealand during that time.

Please also review general criteria that apply to all Royal Society Te Apārangi medals and awards.