Candidates must be nominated by a member of the ICMSSE committee. The nominator will then seek the endorsement of the nomination by two or more ICMSSE committee members (herein called Endorsers). The nominator should write a brief citation of no more than 30 words highlighting the achievements of the candidate. Any ICMSSE member may nominate one or more candidates. The nomination package includes:
- Completed and signed nomination form.
- CV of the candidate. The should include three sections on:
- Relevance of the theme of research to mine safety
- Recognition: Prizes/awards/scholarships/best presentation award/etc.,
- Research output: Publications, Q1 journals, patents, etc. The list of scientific contributions like journal publications with impact factor of each journal, citation record, and patents. The most significant papers should be indicated with an asterisk.
- The CV should start with a short paragraph highlighting the originality, significance, and eventuality of innovative research developments of the candidate.
- A letter signed by the candidate confirming his/her attendance in person at 9th ISMSSE meeting. No award will be made in absentia, except under extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of the ICMSSE's Selection Committee.