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The criteria for evaluation of nominees are clearly laid out in the relevant nomination forms.
Forms should be completed between Stage 1 (registration) and Stage 2 (submission of completed nomination forms) of the process. Examples of the nomination forms can be viewed and downloaded here below, in order for nominators to see what information is required. These are examples only and should not be filled in. The relevant nomination form will be made available to the nominator and nominee in Word format, once Stage 1 (registration) has been completed. For information purposes, the following criteria broadly apply.
All categories
The following criteria broadly apply to assessing all categories of the awards:
Section 1
Background and contribution to the advancement of science/technological innovation/new knowledge generated:
Section 2
Outputs –What has been done with this contribution:
Section 3
Students, education and development of human capital, sustainability and recognition
Samples of nomination forms
The interpretation of criteria in relation to each of the awards is clarified in the samples of nomination forms below.
6. Award for science diplomacy for Africa for impactful solutions and/or collaborations for the benefit of SA and the African continent
7. Award for agricultural research and solutions
8. Award for data for research for advancing the availability, management and re-use of research data
9. Awards for innovations and their research and/or development
10. Award for communication for outreach and creating awareness of SET and innovation
Additional Criteria
Certain additional criteria apply to specific categories. This can be viewed on the relevant category pages. (Each of these links through to a relevant page.)
NSTF-South32 Awards
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
The NSTF supports the principle of collaborative, widely-inclusive awards and welcomes collaboration with members and other organisations interested, such as the following:
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