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The Dick Chorley Award for Postgraduate Research
One of Dick Chorley’s lasting contributions to geomorphology lies in the post-graduate students whom he inspired and guided at the start of their academic careers. Many have gone on to academic careers themselves, and include several of the leading figures in British geomorphology. In recognition of Dick’s commitment to serving the future of the discipline, the BSG has decided to honour his memory by creating the Dick Chorley Award for Postgraduate Research. This award, to be made annually at the BSG AGM, is for “the most significant original published contribution to geomorphology by a current or recently graduated post-graduate student”.
Latest Winner (2008)
Dr Alex Whittaker
The award is given to Dr Alex Whittaker for the following paper:
Whittaker, A.C., P. A. Cowie, M. Attal, G. E. Tucker and G. P. Roberts (2007) Bedrock channel adjustment to tectonic forcing: Implications for predicting river incision rates, Geology, 35(2), 103-106.
This paper presents a definitive and well-constrained field example (from central Italy) of a bedrock river undergoing a transient response to a change in the rate of base level fall. The paper has wider impact providing information on how rivers adjust to fault movement, which is vital for understanding the development of source areas for sedimentary basins.
Past Winner
| 2007 | Dr K. Richardson |
Rules
1. The Awards Committee will consider one paper published (electronic or paper form) in a research journal; 2. Work published in all english-language academic journals is eligible for consideration 3. Nominated candidates must be within two calendar years of receiving their PhD (graduation) 4. Nominations are ideally to be made by PhD supervisors and must include: (a) a 500-word maximum statement from the supervisor outlining the contribution made by the student to the submitted paper, and (b) a 500-word maximum supporting statement outlining the significance of the work. 5. Nominations for a calendar year must be received by the Honorary Secretary of the BSG by 1st February of the following calendar year 6. The Awards Committee will make a decision by 31st May, so that the Award can be presented at the AGM. 7. The first Award was be made in 2006, and was presented at the 2007 Birmingham AGM.Assessment criteria
The following criteria will be used by the Awards Committee in making their decision. Number 2 specifically reflects the area in which Dick made his own major contribution to the science. 1. Originality of the contribution to the study of geomorphology 2. Significance of the contribution to the development of geomorphological theory and principles 3. Clarity of explanation and presentationNominations
A nomination form is available in Word format here
