About
The Paul Meehl Graduate School has long promoted high-quality research and fostered a strong community for early-career researchers in metascience. On the third anniversary of the school’s establishment, we are honored to announce the first round of the Paul Meehl Graduate School Award for Best Thesis.
By recognizing and incentivizing outstanding theses, we aim to close the loop between training in best research practices and celebrating high-quality, responsible scholarship. We hope this award will motivate early-career researchers for high quality research and encourage the next generation of metascientists to advance openness, rigor, and quality in science.
The Jury
Apart from the Paul Meehl Graduate School’s board, [discuss who will be in the jury]
FAQs
1) I am currently conducting research at an institution outside the EU. Can I still apply? No. This award is intended for the main PMGS audience: PhD candidates affiliated with a European university.
2) I have not yet defended my thesis. Can I still apply? Yes. If you have officially submitted your thesis to your committee, you are eligible to apply.
3) What types of theses are eligible? Doctoral theses focused on metascience, research methodology, open science, or closely related areas are eligible.
4) What is the submission deadline? JulyXX. Late submissions cannot be considered.
5) What materials do I need to submit? The thesis PDF, a short motivation letter, CV, and proof of submission/defense status.
6) Can someone else nominate me, or do I need to apply myself? Both self-nomination and supervisor nominations are allowed.
7) How will submissions be evaluated? [give your ideas]
8) Is there a prize or recognition attached to the award? Apart from XXX euro prize money, the winner will be invited as a keynote speaker at the PMSG meta research Symposuim on September XX.
9) When will the winner be announced? August?
10) Is publication of the chapters necessary? No, as long as the chapter is included in hte thesis, it counts.