The World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products Outstanding Researcher Award

Criteria and Selection Process

The World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP) Outstanding Researcher Award was established to provide recognition to persons who have conducted outstanding mushroom research over at least a 10-year period. This award is presented tri-annually and is funded by the WSMBMP.

Eligibility: All mushroom researchers with at least 10 years of research contributions are eligible. Previous recipients of the WSMBMP Outstanding Researcher Award are not eligible for nomination for six years following the receipt of this award.

Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on submitted evidence that document research excellence over at least a 10-year period in the mushroom community. Each nomination should include (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; (2) a one-page tabulated summary of research accomplishments; (3) list of published research work; (4) two letters of recommendation, including one from the nominator; (5) a list of all research awards, received or nominated; and (6) a one page summary of the nominees' perceptions of his or her research activities (optional).

Selection Committee: The WSMBMP Awards Committee shall tri-annually recommend up to two awardees to the President of the WSMBMP.

Selection Process: A call for nominees will be made during January of the year of the tri-annual International Conference by the chair of the WSMBMP Awards Committee. Any member of the WSMBMP in good standing may nominate candidates for the award. The selection committee is also free to solicit additional input regarding the research record of any nominee. Based on the submitted evidence, the committee may recommend to the President up to two individuals to receive the WSMBMP Outstanding Researcher Award. The awardee(s) will be announced at the tri-annual International Conference.

The WSMBMP Awards Committee
Dr. Gerardo Mata (Mexico)
Dr. Qing Shen (China/USA)