Prominent scientists of outstanding merit who have demonstrated excellence in their field are selected to give the Plenary Lectures. Our definition of excellence includes all areas of a diverse and modern scientific landscape.
Judging is based on the following criteria:
- Scientific Excellence
- Scientific Impact
- Leadership and inspiring the next generation
- Contributions to the SEB or/and the field of experimental biology
- Outreach and advocacy for experimental biology
- Personal Character/Professional Standing
If a situation arises where multiple nominees are judged by these criteria to have equal merit, the judging panel may also use information provided on the application form to consider the nominees’ broader contribution to the experimental biology community.
Examples of relevant contributions could include, but are not limited to:
- Quality of publications and/or patents and/or software
- Independence
- Collaborations and teamwork
- Teaching/demonstrating
- Service on boards, committees or panels
- Peer-reviewer
- Other indicators of esteem indicated by the nominator/referee