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Call for Nominations
The Vetlesen Prize was established in 1959 by the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation. The prize is awarded for scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relations to the universe. Designed to be the Nobel Prize of the earth sciences, the prize is administered by Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Competition for the Vetlesen Prize is open to any individual anywhere in the world and prizes may be awarded to more than one person at a time. The prize consists of a cash award of $250,000 and a medal.
Nomination packets should include two letters detailing the nominee’s contributions to a fuller understanding of how Earth functions, as well as a one paragraph biosketch and full curriculum vitae of the candidate.
Nominations must be received prior to September 9, 2011 and should be sent to:
Arthur Lerner-Lam, Interim Director
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
PO Box 1000, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964
845-365-8729
or electronic submission: director@LDEO.columbia.edu
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G. Unger Vetlesen
Georg Unger Vetlesen was born in the seaport city of Oslo, the son of a well-known Norwegian surgeon. From his early years, he loved the sea, and at the age of eleven signed on as a crew member on a ship bound for Copenhagen...
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