Nomination Process Checklist

This covers the main issues only. Please check through the Guidelines on Making Nominations for other, more detailed, information and further clarification of the points below.

  • I am using the most recent version of the appropriate nomination form.
  • The Proposer belongs to a different institution from the Nominee.
  • The accompanying CV is no more than 4 pages long.
  • The Nominee is an eminent figure in his/her field and widely respected by his/her peers.
  • The Nominee has made a clear and distinctive contribution to social science, or, if not a social scientist per se, has furthered social science.
  • This contribution to social science is above and beyond the normal expectations of the nominee’s job.
  • This nomination is not premature.
  • The Justification Statement sets out clearly the evidence-based argument why Fellowship is appropriate to the nominee.
  • The Justification Statement is written by the Proposer.