SysEB Thomas Say Award

Provided by Entomological Society of America (Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Section)

June 1, 2026(15 days left)
Varies
60+ min

About this scholarship

Annual award recognizing a single published work judged to be significant and outstanding in insect systematics, morphology, or evolution. The award includes a plaque and a cash award (amount varies based on endowment interest). Nominations are submitted electronically and evaluated by a committee; the author(s) are presented the award at the SysEB Section Meeting during the ESA Annual Meeting.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

June 1, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

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Eligibility requirements

10 listed

At least one author of the nominated work must be an ESA member of the SysEB Section

Nomination must be based on a single published work by the nominee (either as sole or first-author)

Work must be significant and outstanding in insect systematics, morphology, or evolution

Work must have been published a minimum of two full years prior to the date of nomination

Work must have at least 15 citations

Lead author of the nominated work is based at a US, Canadian, or Mexican institution (one of two possible criteria)

OR the work is focused on Nearctic and/or Neotropical insects and allies (one of two possible criteria)

Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Society

Self-nominations are allowed; if self-nominated, include objective assessments from three individuals who are not authors of the work

Nomination package must be submitted electronically and must not exceed 20 pages; include required documents (letter of nomination, digital copy of the work, one-page assessments by specialists)

How to apply

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