Nominations for the prize can be made using the nomination form. To be eligible for the prize, as at the closing date for nominations, 15 April 2022, nominees must be:

• on a research-only contract
• in grade 6 or 7

You will need to give details of the nominee's research work in terms that can be understood by a non-specialist reader.

After the deadline, completed nomination forms will be sent to the nominee's Departmental Director of Research, or delegated departmental contact, so they can comment on the work. The final nomination, with supporting statement, will then be sent to the nominee's Head of Department, Head of Division, or Institute Director, for final approval.

Please submit your completed form by midday Friday 15 April 2022.

The Prize Committee will meet in May to consider all nominations from across the University and select a final shortlist of up to four finalists to attend a lunchtime presentation event in June.

The Prize Committee is chaired by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) and includes the Associate Deans (Research) and the previous year's winner when available.

The winner will receive £1,000 from Peter Troughton.

Read about the 2021 prize winner