Quality of Research Discovery Award

The Quality of Research Discovery Award is granted to encourage excellence in publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of two awards is given. Entries must specify that the nomination is to be judged for the Quality of Research Discovery and must have been published in the calendar year proceeding the year of recognition. The research must be a significant contribution to the field of knowledge in agricultural and applied economics as defined by the AAEA Vision Statement. The work should demonstrate excellence in research methodology and may deal with conceptualization of researchable problems as well as empirical verification. Nominations shall be accompanied by a short statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages) documenting the publication's contributions to the profession.

General Rules:

• No requirements regarding number of authors or professional experience are imposed.
• Nominations may be by individuals, departments, or agencies.
• The cover sheet and nomination statement shall be submitted to the subcommittee chair in electronic PDF form. The nomination packet also includes copies of the publication in electronic or hard copy form, with electronic form preferred. If in hard copy form, seven copies of the publication shall be submitted unless expense for the individual is excessive. Return of hard copies of the publication is not customary but can be requested.
• Nominations should be submitted for only one category, which is clearly identified.

A given article is eligible for only one award in either the Quality of Research Discovery or Quality of Communication category.

Please submit all materials as instructed above to:

David K. Lambert
Kansas State University
342 Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
lambertd@ksu.edu

AAEA has provided a Quality of Research Discovery Award Cover Sheet (PDF) to help with the submissions process. This form should be attached to the nomination packet when submitted.