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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.3pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">The BTM Willis Prize is awarded annually by the UK Neutron Scattering Group to an early-career researcher for an outstanding body of work in the application or development
of neutron scattering to a significant problem in the physical sciences, life science or engineering. The Prize is named in honour of Prof. B. T. M. (Terry) Willis (1927-2018), a pioneer in the development and teaching of neutron scattering in the UK and
founder of the UK Neutron Scattering Group.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">We are now seeking nominations for the 2024 BTM Willis Prize via the nomination website:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:#212121"><a href="https://forms.office.com/e/Xd3m8LtxWj" title="https://forms.office.com/e/Xd3m8LtxWj"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#0078D7">https://forms.office.com/e/Xd3m8LtxWj</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">Full details for the nomination process are given.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">The closing date for nominations is 17:00 GMT on the 18<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>March 2024</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">Selection Criteria</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">Nominations for the BTM Willis Prize are judged by a sub-section of the Neutron Scattering Group Committee. The judging panel base their evaluations on the overall quality of the relevant contributions and achievements
of nominees, in relation to the following selection criteria:</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Originality of research,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Impact of research,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Quality of publications, instrumentation, software, or patents,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Innovation,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Professional standing,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Independence,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Collaborations and teamwork,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Other indicators of esteem indicated by the nominator and referee.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">Examples of relevant contributions of your nominee to the broader neutron scattering community could include, but are not limited to:</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Involvement with neutron scattering interest groups and committees,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Teaching or demonstrating of neutron scattering sciences,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Effective mentorship within the community and beyond,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Service on boards, committees, or panels,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Leadership in the scientific community,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Peer reviewing,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Advocacy for neutron scattering,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;margin-right:28.3pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Public engagement and outreach.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">Eligibility</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#212121">The prize is open to nominees based in the UK or Ireland only. Nominees should be an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>early-career scientist</b>, typically with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>no
more than 10 years of full-time equivalent professional experience</b>. Career breaks will be taken into consideration, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>applications are particularly encouraged from those whose career has spanned a break</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>due
to caring responsibilities or personal circumstances,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>e.g.</i>, a period of parental/adoption leave, family commitments, illness, or other exceptional circumstances.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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