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Become a supporter of budding researchers in the early stages of their careers and help promote the innovative use of EO technology by submitting your nomination for the EO Excellence Award! Your support and encouragement will boost the scientific excellence of young researchers to the next level.

Process for Nominators

Obtain the consent of the individual/team you wish to nominate under the Award's Terms and Conditions.

Register for the Nomination Platform and provide the following documents and information:
Contact details
PDF Nomination letter (one page)

The Nominee or Team lead will be informed of their nomination via e-mail.

You're done!
Now it's up to the Nominee or the Team lead to complete the nomination.

The call for nomination opened on 18 September 2023 and closed on 15 January 2024

Nomination phase closed

Eligibility criteria for Nominators

Please refer to the information below along with the detailed information in the Terms and Conditions.

Am I qualified
Who may I nominate
Download Terms and Conditions

Yes

  • I have the consent of the Nominee(s).
  • I have all necessary Nominee(s) information for the nomination.

No

  • I am nominating myself and/or my family member(s).
  • I am part of the EO Excellence Award Selection Committee.

Please read the Terms and Conditions thoroughly before starting the nomination process.

Eligible

  • Early Career Stage – up to 10 years
  • Contributions to EO with focus on European datasets
  • Residency – ESA Member States or Associate Members
  • And more …

Not Eligible

  • Self-nominations
  • Family member(s) of Nominator
  • ESA Staff, Contractors, and Council members – in service or 1 year after the end of service
  • Member of EO Excellence Award Selection Committee
  • Former EO Excellence Award winner
  • And more …

Find the detailed list of Eligibility Criteria for nomination here.

Eligibility Criteria
18 Sep - 15 Jan 2024
Nomination period
Jan - Feb 2024
Evaluation period
Mar 2024
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