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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 preceding 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 should 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 contact information sheet and nomination statement should 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, nine copies of the publication should 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:
Frances Homans
University of Minnesota, Dept. of Applied Economics,
231 Classroom Building, 1994 Buford Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108-6040
fhomans@umn.edu

AAEA has provided an Awards Nomination Form (PDF) to help with the submissions process. This form can be attached to the nomination packet when submitted.