The Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award is given to an individual who has made the most distinguished empirical and/or theoretical scientific contributions to the field of I-O psychology.
Nominees are considered for this award based on the following criteria:
The general nature of the nominee’s scientific contributions.
The most important theoretical and/or empirical contributions.
The impact of the nominee’s contributions on the science of I-O psychology, including the impact that the work has had on the work of students and colleague.
The stature of the nominee as a scientist vis-à-vis other prominent scientists in the field of I-O psychology.
This award is intended to recognize a lifetime of achievement.
The recipient of the award is given a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500. In addition, the recipient is invited to give an address that relates to his or her contributions at the subsequent meeting of SIOP.
Eligibility
Nominations may be submitted by any member of SIOP, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, or by any person who is sponsored by a member of one of these organizations. Self-nominations are welcome.
Only members of SIOP may be nominated for the award.
Nominees who are nonrecipients of the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, Distinguished Professional Contributions Award, and Distinguished Service Contributions Award will be reconsidered annually for 2 years after their initial nomination.
How to Apply
Nominations should include:
A current vita of the nominee should accompany the letter of nomination.
Materials that illustrate the contributions of the nominee.
Supporting letters may be included as part of the nomination packet. The number of supporting letters (not counting the nominating letter) for any given nomination should be between a minimum of three and a maximum of five.
