Sustainability Science Award for Scholarly Work

Purpose: Given to the authors of a scholarly work that makes the greatest contribution to the emerging science of ecosystem and regional sustainability through the integration of ecological and social sciences.

Eligibility:

• Single scholarly contribution (book, book chapter, or peer-reviewed journal article)
• Published in the last five years
• If a publisher nominates a book, it must be accompanied by other non-publisher nominations (i.e., academics and/or practitioners)

Award includes:

• $700 travel award (for 1st author)
• Plaques for each author

Background: Introduced in 2004. Addresses one of humanity's most pressing challenges: sustainability of important ecological, social, and cultural processes in face of changes in forces that shape ecosystems and regions.

Application Process

Required Materials:

• Nomination letter (not to exceed 2 pages)
• One required letter of support (not to exceed 2 pages)
• No more than two additional letters of support (each not to exceed 2 pages)
• Electronic copy of the publication

Submission: All submissions must be submitted through the online awards submission site.