Administration

4.1 Nomination Process

1. A call for nominations for the Award for Excellent PhD Thesis will be:
   1. Advertised in Insights
   2. Provided to the Heads of School or Department of each higher education provider that offers the PhD in psychology.
2. Candidates must be nominated by the Head of School or Department of the higher education provider where their PhD was conferred. Candidates may self-nominate to their Head of School or Department, but it is the Head of School or Department (or nominated delegate) who must submit the nomination to the Society.
3. Only one Candidate can be nominated by the Head of School or Department of each Academic Organisational Unit at each Australian higher education provider. All nominations from a Head of School or Department should be prepared by the Candidate’s supervisor in association with the Head of School or Department and the Candidate.
4. Nominations should be submitted using the Society’s online nomination form and must include:
   1. Title, abstract, table of contents of the thesis with appropriate supportive evidence such as publications or conference presentations arising from the thesis and a copy of each of the examiner’s reports
   2. A copy of the Candidate’s written advice from their tertiary institution or higher education provider of eligibility for conferral of their PhD in psychology
   3. A statement confirming that the PhD is in psychology (e.g. topic, supervisor)
      If short-listed, submission of the thesis may be required.
5. Nominations should be submitted electronically by the closing date.

4.2 Selection Process

1. A Selection committee will be responsible for
   1. Determining a shortlist of appropriate Candidates for receipt of the Award
   2. Recommending appropriate Candidates to the Board for endorsement.

4.3 Award Presentation

1. All Candidates (both successful and unsuccessful) will be formally notified in writing before any public announcement is made.
2. An acknowledgement of the successful Candidate will be published on the APS website and other relevant psychology and education publications following the receipt of their Award.
3. Each successful Candidate will receive an Award for Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology plaque.