Content of Nomination Form for MPLS Award for Outstanding Supervision

Two nomination forms are necessary for each proposed supervisor. First nominations should be from current researchers or research students in the group of the nominee. Second nominations may also come from current group members but past members are also encouraged for areas where smaller research groups are common. Each nomination can have multiple signatures from eligible researchers. If you are thinking about nominating your supervisor please talk to others to ensure there are not more than two nomination forms are submitted.
Only two will be read.

Contact information

• Your name, role, department or college and contact details
• Name, role and department or college of nominee (supervisor)
• Nominee’s contact details

Relationship with nominee

Please state briefly the nature of your professional relationship with the supervisor nominated by you (e.g. “Dr X has been my graduate advisor since 2021.”). Please also list any conflicts of interest you may perceive in this application beyond those that would always arise from any nomination of a supervisor.

Nomination

Please read through the following guidance and documents before you nominate your supervisor: https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/graduate-school/information-and-resources-for-supervisors/essentials-of-supervision#support-and-resources. 

This outlines the expected supervision criteria of all supervisors.  Nominations for this award should meet these criteria and more - to ensure their support is considered outstanding.

 In 400 words describe why you believe that the nominee should receive an award for excellence in research supervision using the following criteria as a guide:

• How does your supervisor enable members of the research group to develop their skills and abilities?
• How does your supervisor create a positive, inclusive working culture in the group?

What examples do you have of your supervisor going above and beyond the ‘essentials of supervision’ in leading your group? 

Agreement and signature

I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is a true representation of the work that the named individual has carried out.

Signature:

Date:

Supporting signatures (add as many as required)

Signature:

Name, role and department:

Date:

Save as PDF and submit by 5pm on 15 November 2024 to karen.brayshaw@mpls.ox.ac.uk