Aims and scopes

²  To encourage young scientists to contribute to soil and water conservation research

²  To promote the WASWAC engagement of Young Scientists

²  Award 10 Youth Scientists (under 40 years old)

²  Certificates and Honorarium (1000 USD)

  Organizing

  Procedure and Process

  Nominating

After peer review, 10 papers nominated based on three criteria:

Ø  the average score from the 3 reviewers >6.0

Ø  at least three reviewers recommends to publish the paper in ISWCR (A/B) or at least two reviewers recommended to publish the paper in ISWCR without or with minor revision (A);

Ø  to enlarge the geographical coverage of the award, the awarding gives priority to papers out of China when there are papers with same quality or the quality difference are not significant.

  Final list for the award