NZJGG First Paper Award

Students from around the world whose first NZJGG paper is accepted for publication, while serving as either the first or corresponding author, will be eligible. You are welcome to include co-authors on your paper. Articles will undergo evaluation for scientific excellence by the editorial panel and are subject to the usual peer-review process. Up to ten awards will be presented each year on a first-come, first-served basis, with an immediate start.

The award

In addition to the recognition from the research community, the award carries a NZ$200 prize, and your work will be highlighted on social media of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

How to Participate

Simply respond to the relevant question in the journal portal when you submit your manuscript and add a statement to the cover letter accompanying your submission to explain how you:

• meet the eligibility criteria (see below; enrollment status and university/institution);
• and that, if accepted, the article would be your first paper published in NZJGG.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the award, all the following criteria must be met:

• At the time of first submission, the student must be enrolled at a university or a research institution anywhere in the world. Undergraduate, Honours, Masters, and PhD students are all encouraged to participate.
• The student has not previously published an article in NZJGG.
• The student serves as the corresponding author.
• Only original research papers and review articles are eligible.
• The manuscript is accepted for publication following the full peer review process.

Why publish in NZJGG?

As an international journal that strongly supports early-career researchers, the New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics welcomes high-quality submissions from around the world that will have a significant impact on Earth science research relevant to the Pacific Rim, Southern Ocean, and Antarctica. Our current Impact Factor is 2.2, ranking us Q1 in Geology (Clarivate Analytics, 2023).

Our Editorial Board comprises 36 editors and 13 Early-Career Editorial Board Members from across 15 countries, offering an unparalleled range of expertise in all fields of earth science. This ensures that your manuscript will be handled by someone who understands the value of your research. We aim to provide the best possible publication experience.

Royal Society Te Apārangi reserves the right to update the terms and conditions of this pilot initiative and any updated version will be effective as soon as it is published on the website. We have no responsibility for any tax implications – you should seek your own advice.