A nomination letter containing the nominator’s name, title, institution and contact information and a one-sentence citation at the beginning of the letter. The letter should detail outstanding contributions to the field of mineral and rock physics achieved during the nominee's Ph.D. research. Letterhead is preferred.

The nominee’s curriculum vitae, that includes the candidate’s name, address, email, history of employment, degrees, research experience, honors, memberships and service to the community (committee work, advisory boards, etc.).

Two to three letters of support (separate from the nomination letter) with the supporter’s name, title, institution and contact information. Letters from individuals not currently or recently associated with the candidate’s institution of graduate education or employment are encouraged. Letterhead is preferred.

Up to three copies of the nominee's published or preprint manuscripts, which illustrate the nominee’s quality of work.

A selected bibliography stating the total number and types of publications and the number published by AGU.