Falkenmark Award
Malin Falkenmark was a professor of Applied and International Hydrology. She was best known for her long-standing work and expertise on the sustainable use of water resources to meet human and ecosystem needs. Her work is characterized by pioneering integration of both natural- and social-science approaches in global perspectives. She was particularly known for developing the Falkenmark Water Stress Indicator, concepts of Blue and Green water and Comparative hydrology. The Evaluation Committee consists of one IAHS Officer, the Chair of the Committee for Africa and invited experts depending on nominees topics. Nominations can be made by IAHS members. Past award winners can be viewed here.
The following applies to the Falkenmark Award for best PhD thesis:
- Recognises outstanding contributions to hydrological understanding of water scarcity and water supply
- Is granted every year, and nominations must be submitted no later than 31 December of the previous year
- Highlights the importance of capacity building and knowledge/data gathering in financially disadvantaged countries.
Specific considerations for the Falkenmark Award:
- The nominee grew up in a financially disadvantaged country
- The nominee performed the PhD work in one or more financially disadvantaged countries
- The nominee holds a PhD certificate, which is dated within the last 2 years.
Nominations should consist of:
- A nomination letter (max. 1 page, A4 format) with one sentence citation (max. 200 characters) stating why the nominee is the most qualified person to receive the Falkenmark Award
- The nominee's CV (max. 2 pages, A4 format) and copy of PhD certificate
- A .pdf file of the PhD thesis, in English or supported by papers in English, published in international scientific journals.
The winner of the Falkenmark Award:
- Will be invited to deliver an oral contribution on the findings of the thesis at a General or Scientific Assembly of IAHS, either within a dedicated session or as part of the wider scientific programme
- Specific costs to travel to said General or Scientific Assembly will be covered (i.e. conference registration and abstract fees, visa, travelling and accommodation similar to the SYSTA awardees)
- Will receive a certificate at the Award ceremony of said General or Scientific Assembly.
Nominations should be received by the IAHS Secretary General (copy [email protected]) no later than 31 December of the previous year.