Phase 1

How to Enter

Please note, the entry dates have been changed for 2023 only, the revised award schedule is:

• 1 March 2023: Applications Close (online application) - Phase 1
• 1 April 2023: Shortlist announced for Phase 2
• 1 June 2023: Shortlisted candidates submit 1500-2000 word article - Phase 2
• 1 July 2023: Winner announced

If you wish to be considered for the Alan Ingham Award please:

  • Complete and return the Entry Form (see below).

  • Supply a 400-word summary of your dissertation studies which would form the basis of your feature article for soundings and/or presentation at a Hydro conference.

Your form must be endorsed by a tutor/lecturer at the university where you are/were studying.

All forms and summaries must be received by 1st March 2023.

Up to six candidates will be shortlisted to proceed to Phase 2.

All entrants will be notified of the outcome of Phase 1 by 1st April 2021.

Phase 2

After Shortlisting

The shortlisted candidates are required to submit their 1500-2000 word paper for soundings by 1st June 2023.

They will receive guidelines on the preparation of their paper when they are notified of their selection.

Adjudication of Phase 2 and eventual selection of the Alan Ingham Award winner and runners-up will be based on the 1500-2000 word papers.

All candidates will be notified of the results by 1 July 2023.