The Royal Microscopical Society runs a number of competitions each year and bestows the top names in microscopy with a selection of exclusive awards
Award | Documentation Required |
RMS President’s Award (open for nominations 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025) | Letter of support for the nomination (one page maximum) highlighting the specific contribution made. |
RMS Vice Presidents’ Award (open for nominations 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025) | Letter of support (one page maximum) along with letters of support from two other individuals. |
RMS Scientific Achievement Award (open for nominations 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025) |
Nominees CV (If the person is unaware that they are being nominated for the award, a shorter CV i.e. a bio from LinkedIn will be accepted). A list of the nominee’s publications. A short resumé (maximum 300 words) of the nominee’s contributions together with a list of their top 5 publications. A covering letter stating why the nominee should be considered for the award. 1-2 additional letters of support from colleagues. |
Chris Hawes Award for Outreach and Education (open for nominations 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025) |
Nominees CV which should include any relevant publications and/or outreach activities. (If the person is unaware that they are being nominated for the award, a shorter CV i.e. a bio from LinkedIn will be accepted). A letter summarising why they should be considered for the award, including a statement (maximum one page) outlining their merits and their suitability for the award including the particular contribution they have made to the field. |
RMS Early Career Award (open for nominations 1 January 2026 - 13 February 2026) |
A statement (maximum 300 words) stating the merits of the applicant, a brief summary of the applicant’s research, accompanied by no more than one figure and a statement of the applicant’s suitability for the award. A letter of support (maximum one page) from the nominees line manager/supervisor. |
The Pearse Prize (The Pearse Prize is normally awarded every 5 years and the RMS will advertise when nominations are next being accepted) |
A letter of recommendation containing a statement of reasons for the nomination, supported by two persons familiar with the work of the candidate. A CV including a list of publications. Written consent from the candidate. |
RMS Section Awards: (open for nominations 1 January 2026 - 28 February 2026)
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