2027 ESA Sustainability Science Award for Scholarly Work
Closes Nov 19
Ecological Society of America
2027 ESA George Mercer Award for an Outstanding Paper by an Early-Career Researcher
Apply by Thursday, Nov 19
Closing time not stated; check the source.
Up to $2,000
About
Recognise a single outstanding ecological research paper first published online as an accepted paper in 2025 or 2026. The nomination includes the full citation, publication, an explanation of novelty and significance, the eligible authors’ birth dates, and support letters. The award is presented through the Ecological Society of America. Nominations close on 19 November 2026.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Nomination required
Covers: USD 2,000 cash award shared by eligible authors, plus USD 700 travel support for the first author and plaques.
Host location: Worldwide
Reviewed Oct 18, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
The lead author must have been 40 or younger when the paper was published. Eligible coauthors aged 40 or younger share the monetary prize; all authors receive plaques. Self-nominations are not accepted. Any nationality or residence is eligible, with priority to ESA members. Society conflict-of-interest restrictions apply.
Topics
ecological research paperaccepted paperfull citationnoveltysignificanceeligible authorssupport lettersEcological Society of America
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Source: esa-awards.secure-platform.com