Eligibility:

• Nominees/applicants need to be current JIFRESSE members at the time of nomination/application and should be  within 10 years of receiving their PhD or highest degree.

JIFRESSE Outstanding Research Award

The JIFRESSE Outstanding Research Award will be given to an early career scientist or a group of early-career scientists that are current JIFRESSE scientists or post-doctoral associates in recognition of outstanding contributions in research, educational or societal impacts in the areas of earth system science, engineering and data sciences, through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches.  The award will consist of a certificate, $1,000 monetary award, an announcement at the JIFRESSE website, and recognition at the JIFRESSE annual open-house during the Award Presentation year.

Application/Nomination Package:

Eligible early career researchers may apply directly or be nominated for this Award. Required application/nomination materials include:

• A nomination or self-nomination letter stating how the nominee/applicant meets the selection criteria (not to exceed one page), especially how the nominee’s research activities at JIFRESSE have contributed to significant advances or impacts in an Earth science, applications, education, of outreach for the benefit of society.
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae (not to exceed 2 pages).
• Up to two letters of support, including one from the applicant’s main supervisor for self-nomination, in addition to the nomination or self-nomination letter (not to exceed one page).
• A detailed list of publications from the nominee, which should include the number of citations for each publication (e.g., from Google Scholar).
• One or two publications (published or in-press) that illustrate the candidate's outstanding contributions.

JIFRESSE Outstanding Leadership/Service Award

The JIFRESSE Outstanding Leadership/Service Award will be given to a current JIFRESSE member, especially early career members, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to making JIFRESSE a better place for collaboration in research, education, and applications of science/engineering for the benefit of society, and diversity/inclusion.  The award will consist of a certificate, $1,000 monetary award, an announcement at the JIFRESSE website, and recognition at the JIFRESSE annual open-house during the Award Presentation year.

Application/Nomination Package:

Eligible early career researchers may apply directly or be nominated for this Award. Required application/nomination materials include:

• A nomination or self-nomination letter stating how the nominee/applicant meets the selection criteria (not to exceed one page). The letter should clearly and concisely describe the nominee’s contribution to research, education, outreach, and diversity/inclusion for the benefit of society, especially through their volunteer and service activities.
• For nomination, up to one optional support letter in addition to the nomination letter which should support the nominator’s argument, stating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (not to exceed one page).
• For self-nomination, a support letter from applicant’s main supervisor is required.  The support letter should state how the nominee meets the selection criteria (not to exceed one page).

Review Timeline and Process:

• The nomination package must be submitted by January 20th, 2025 via email to Nancy Hom nancy@jifresse.ucla.edu. Please label subject “Research Award | Name of Nominee/Applicant” or "Leadership/Service Award | Name of Nominee/Applicant".
• An Award Selection Committee will be appointed by the JIFRESSE Director to evaluate the nominations and consist of active JIFRESSE researchers as well as a member of the JIFRESSE leadership team. The review process will be completed by February 15th, 2025.
• The JIFRESSE Director will select Awardee based on the Award Committee Evaluation.

Conflict of Interest Policy (COI Policy)

• Nominations can be submitted by any JIFRESSE affiliate members, including current or former supervisors, mentors, but not by family members and relatives, current or former mentees/students.