Each year, the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) offers the Scholar Award to honor and encourage deserving graduate students, and also the IPNI Science Award to recognize and promote distinguished contributions by scientists.

“We believe both of these awards are unique and have many positive benefits,” said IPNI President Dr. Terry Roberts. “It is important to encourage talented young people in their studies of agronomic and soil sciences, while established scientists also deserve recognition for career accomplishments. These awards are made possible by our member companies and are evidence of their respect for science.”

The Scholar Award requires students who are candidates for either a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in agronomy, soil science, or related fields to submit an application and supporting information by June 30. Individual graduate students in any country where an IPNI program exists are eligible. Only a limited number of recipients are selected for the award, worth US$2,000 each. The application process is available on-line only. Recipients are announced in September.

The Science Award goes to one individual each year, based on outstanding achievements in research, extension, or education which focus on efficient and effective management of plant nutrients and their positive interaction in fully integrated crop production, enhancing yield poten­tial. It requires that a nomination form (no self-nomination) and supporting letters be submitted by mail before September 30. The Award announcement is December 1. It includes a monetary prize of US$5,000.00.

More information about past winners of these awards, plus details on qualifications and re­quirements for both awards can be found at: >www.ipni.net/awards<.