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Social Sciences 2021 Young Investigator Award (800 CHF)
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that Social Sciences is now inviting nominations for the Social Sciences 2021 Young Investigator Award. This prize will be given to one young investigator in recognition of their excellence in the field of social sciences. All nominations will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee led by the Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus Prof. Nigel Parton
The prize:
− 800 CHF (Swiss Francs);
− Option to publish one paper free of charge in Social Sciences after peer review before the end of 2022;
− An electronic certificate.
Eligibility and Requirements:
− Must have received a PhD degree within the past 8 years;
− Must have a current position as a postdoctoral fellow, assistant professor, associate professor, or equivalent;
− Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of social sciences;
− Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents Needed for Nomination
– Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
− Birth certificate or other proof of age;
− Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
− Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Schedule
Open for nominations: 26 August 2021;
Nomination deadline: 28 February 2022;
Winner announcement: 30 April 2022;
How Can I Submit a Nomination?
Nominations must be submitted online.
Contact
Ms. Dimity Wang
Marketing Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Closed Awards
Social Sciences 2020 Young Investigator Award
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Social Sciences 2020 Young Investigator Award is Dr. Myriam Ertz.
Dr. Myriam Ertz (Recipient of the 2021 (Association Française du Marketing-Academy of Marketing Science) AFM-AMS Joint Research Initiative Award and Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainability (sustainable consumption)) is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Economics and Administrative Sciences at the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Canada. Dr. Ertz’ research interests are in responsible marketing and sustainable consumption, circular economy, platform economy, sharing/collaborative economy and collaborative consumption, secondhand marketplaces, new technologies (e.g., Big Data, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things, social media), and consumer choice modeling. Dr. Ertz received her PhD in 2018 and has an outstanding publication record, comprising 57 publications in peer-reviewed international journals, 12 book chapters, and two books. Dr. Ertz’ Scopus Scientific Citations number is 56816944900 and her Hirsch index is 10. She is clearly a rising star in the field of sustainability marketing. As a single applicant, Dr. Ertz has secured funding of more than EUR 167,466 since 2014. This is an outstanding achievement in today’s competitive environment. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ertz for her impressive achievements.
As the awardee, Dr. Myriam Ertz will receive an honorarium of 800 CHF, an offer to publish a paper free of charge before 2021 in Social Sciences after peer review, and an engraved plaque.
We would like to thank all the nominators from various fields of study for their participation and all the Award Committee Members for their evaluation of the many excellent nominations.
Emeritus Prof. Nigel Parton
Editor-in-Chief, Social Sciences
Social Sciences 2019 Outstanding Reviewer Award
Dear Colleagues,
The Social Sciences Editorial Board and Editorial Team would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and energy given by reviewers in checking manuscripts submitted to Social Sciences. It is due to their efforts that the high quality of the journal and quick turnaround are maintained.
The following referee has been selected to receive Social Sciences 2019 Outstanding Reviewer Award for the quantity, timeliness, and quality of his reviews in 2019.
John P. Bartkowski
Department of Sociology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Bartkowski will receive a certificate and 500 CHF.
Social Sciences Editorial Office