How do I go about getting a nomination from my university/institution?
Each university selects its nominees differently. Usually it is through the dean’s office or the grants office. In addition, the department chair may be an integral part of the nominating process. You must secure your university’s nomination before submitting an application.
How many candidates may a degree granting institution nominate?
A U.S. or Canadian institution— including its medical school, graduate schools, and all affiliated hospitals and research institutes—may nominate up to two candidates.
To encourage applications from veterinarians, institutions that nominate a researcher who holds the D.V.M. will be allowed three nominations.
Institutions may have a single additional nomination if they nominate a researcher working in pathogenic helminths, mycology, or reproductive science.
Institutions may have a single additional nomination if they nominate a member of an underrepresented minority group (i.e., African American, Hispanic or Native American).