MECEA
abOUT THIS AWARD
These awards seek to recognise outstanding young scientists and researchers in the field of small grain cereal and grass research in the UK. MECEA awards consider research contributions in basic and applied disciplines, as well as contributions of excellence to scientific outreach and promotion activities.
CRITERIA
The Monogram Steering Group will judge the applications based on originality, excellence, and contribution of the work to the small grain cereal and grass research community.
Applications will be scored against the following categories but keep in mind applicants are not required to fulfil every category to be successful.
Relevance or importance of topic
Originality
Clarity
Contribution to the scientific community (e.g. data/resources)
Challenges faced (e.g. learning new techniques
Networking
Science communication/public engagement
Publications
Grants awarded
Eligibility
We encourage UK-based academic and industrial applicants at either award level to apply.
Who
These awards are aimed at PhD students and early career researchers. There are two MECEA categories: PhD students Early career post-doctoral scientists (up to 5 year's post-PhD graduation)
Deadline
Apply by 11th February 2024.
nominations
A one-page article describing a specific piece of their work and/or broader contribution to the community. This should communicate the applicant’s work as well as its importance, relevance and wider context. This article should be appropriate for subsequent publication on the Monogram blog. Please limit length to: A4, 11 Arial font, 2 cm margin, including figures. A supporting statement from the PI/line manager of no more than 300 words. A 2-page CV, listing key achievements.
THE PRIZE
The winner will receive a £300 cash prize and will have the opportunity to present their work at the annual Monogram meeting.
Want to apply?
To apply, please upload a combined pdf document containing all three components during your conference registration using this form.
Previous Winners
2024
- Post-doc award: Nitin Uttam Kamble
- PhD award: Rose McNelly
2023
- Post-doc award: Marek Glombik
- PhD award: Andy Chen
2022
- Post-doc/industry award: Carmen Escudero-Martinez
- PhD award: Anna Backhaus
2021
- PhD award: Cara Wheeldon and Yeorgia Argirou
2020
- Post-doc/industry award: Michael Scott
- PhD award: Helen Brabham
2019
- Post-doc/industry award: Ricardo Ramirez-Gonzalez
- PhD award: Sophie Harrington
2018
- Post-doc/industry award: Henry Barber
- PhD award: Tally Wright
2017
- PhD award: Jemima Brinton
2016
- Post-doc/industry award: Laura Gardiner
- PhD award: Jan Bettgenhaeuser
2015
- PhD award: Katie Baker
2014
- Post-doc/industry award: Sacha Allen
- PhD award: Philippa Borrill
2013
- PhD award: Ricardo Ramirez-Gonzalez