Postgraduate Student of the Year Award

This award is open to students currently studying for or who have recently completed an postgraduate degree in an engineering geology or geotechnics subject.

Entries can be made by the student/recent graduate themselves or by their university tutor/supervisor or line manager, if they have already started work. If the submission is made by a third party then consent must be gained from the nominee.

The completed application form, along with a copy of your CV, and two recent photographs should be emailed to GENextGeneration@emap.com by 5 September 2014. Shortlisted entrants will be expected to deliver a presentation based on their submission to the judging panel in London on 21 October. Shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend the award ceremony on 13 November.

In your submission you need to demonstrate:

· Clear understanding of the science of soil mechanics

· A passion for ground engineering

· Academic and professional achievements (prizes awarded, papers published and chartered status)

Name:

Contact phone number:

Email Address:

Degree course:

Year of graduation:

If you have graduated, name of your employer:

Please explain (in 200 words) why you think you believe you should be names as Postgraduate Student of the Year?

In 200 words or less, please explain what made you choose to study engineering and what is it about geotechnics that appeals to you?

In 200 words or less, please outline what your best experience as a geotechnical engineer to date.

Please provide an up to date CV to outline your career history.

Please provide a 300 word citation of your work in the field of geotechnics from your university tutor/supervisor or line manager if you are currently working. Please provide the name and contact details for this person.