World Reef Award

Description: The World Reef Award is reserved for those belonging to under-represented demographic (e.g., geographic location, social group, gender or background) in recognition of  achievement in the field of coral reef research.

Level of experience needed: No more than 15 years post PhD

ICRS Membership requirement: No

ICRS Service requirement: None

Frequency of award: Annual

Number of awards: 1 per year

Recognition: Certificate; US$2,500 cash prize to support coral reef research;  invitation to present at the following ICRS symposium; Invitation to contribute an article to Reef Encounters.

ICRS Fellow Status may also be awarded to the successful applicant IF the applicant meets the criteria of this status (ICRS Fellow). These two awards would be assessed separately based on the criteria.

Due date for applications: 15th February. See nomination details for Society Annual Awards.

Previous recipients can be found here.

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