The EGU Science for Policy Award recognises researchers, knowledge brokers, and policymakers who have strengthened the European science-policy interface, or significantly contributed to the integration of scientific evidence into the European policymaking processes.

The Science for Policy Award recognises individuals or teams, who have made a significant contribution to Europe’s science-policy interface (at a local, national, or international level), and who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• have provided scientific evidence to policymakers that has had a demonstrable impact on establishing, implementing or reforming European legislation (at a local, national, or EU level);
• have provided scientific advice to policymakers through formal (solicited) mechanisms;
• and have championed the integration of science and research into policymaking processes, or have supported the establishment of mechanisms that enable other researchers or scientific groups to provide scientific evidence more effectively.

Nominations should aim to demonstrate the candidate’s impact on: policy; capacity building within the scientific or policy community; and/or institutional change.

Candidate’s science for policy achievements should be focused within Europe (as defined by the Council of Europe), but the candidate(s) can reside outside Europe, and/or be non-European citizens. Candidates can self-nominate and may identify as researchers, knowledge brokers, or policymakers.

While this award can be given to non-EGU members, those submitting the nomination need to be a member. If you're a non-EGU member who would like to self-nominate, please contact policy@egu.eu for more information.

For information on how to nominate scientists for EGU awards and medals, please check our nominations page and the guidelines for proposal and selection of candidates.