Administration

4.1 Nomination Process

1. A call for nominations for the Early Career Research Award will be:
   1. Advertised in Insights
   2. Provided to the Heads of School or Department of each tertiary institution or higher education provider.
2. Candidates must be be nominated by another person
3. Nominations should be submitted using the Society’s online nomination form and must include:
   1. The Candidate’s curriculum vitae
   2. A copy of the written advice from the Candidate’s tertiary institution or higher education provider confirming eligibility for conferral of their PhD in Psychology
   3. Details of all publications, prizes, grants and scholarships the Candidate has previously been awarded
   4. Copies of five (5) selected publications, at least one of which should be concerned with research completed after the completion of the Candidate’s PhD.
   5. Two (2) Referee reports. (Please note we will send the report to your Referees for them to complete.)
4. 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 Candidate/s for receipt of the Award
   2. Recommending appropriate Candidates to the Board for endorsement.

4.3 Award Presented

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 Early Career Research Award plaque.