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JEAN WIDMER AWARD

For an article in the social sciences published by a young researcher.

The Jean Widmer Award, presented by the University of Fribourg and consisting of CHF 5,000, recognizes an article in the social sciences published by a young researcher, that makes a significant  contribution to the study of communication and public spaces.

Eligibility criteria

1.  The nominee must have published a high-quality article, in a scientific publication such as a review, journal or book, which makes a significant contribution to the study of communication and public spaces.

2.  The nominee is working on a substantial scientific project and is pursuing an academic career. The nominee must have been 40 years of age or under on the publication date of the article submitted for the award. An exception to this age limit may be granted if the nominee completed his or her studies at a non-traditional age or experienced unavoidable delays in his or her scientific career (due to family responsibilities or illness).

3.  The article is written in French, German, English or Spanish.

4.  The article submitted for the award must have been published in the three years preceding the presentation of the award.

5.  In the event that he or she is selected for the award, the nominee agrees to accept it in person at the University of Fribourg.

6.  In the case of an article with more than one author, the award's regulations apply to all the authors.

Review of nominations and presentation of the award

The Jean Widmer Award Committee reviews the nominations and selects the recipient.

The recipient is personally informed by the Committee.

The award will be presented to the recipient at a public ceremony to be held in November 2010 at the University of Fribourg.

Nomination procedure

The nominee or a nominator sends a dossier including the article being submitted for the award along with proof of publication, a letter presenting the article and its author, the author¹s curriculum vitae and the author¹s contact information.

The nomination deadline is March 15, 2010.

Dossiers are submitted either by electronic mail (in pdf format) or by postal mail:

Présidente de la Commission "Prix Jean Widmer"
Domaine Sociologie, politiques sociales et travail social
Faculté des Lettres-Université de Fribourg
Route des Bonnesfontaines 11
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
 
E-mail: cpjw [at] unifr.ch

Fribourg, December 15, 2009