Originality and significance
A substantial contribution to knowledge, method or scholarly understanding.
Fellowship
CRITERIA FOR ELECTION
Election rests on an evidenced record of originality, significance, sustained contribution, influence and standing among informed peers.
Sustained record
A body of work of continuing significance to the field.
Influence
Evidence of influence on research, practice or institutions.
Scholarly standing
Recognition by scholars working in the relevant field.
Individual contribution
Clear evidence of the candidate's part in collaborative work.
Service to scholarship
Contribution to journals, learned societies and the wider scholarly community.
Assessment record
Evidence considered by assessors
The record comprises a reasoned citation, selected works, a curriculum vitae, evidence of the candidate's individual contribution and independent assessments from scholars able to judge the field.
Indicators such as citation counts, grant income, institutional position or public profile may provide context; none is treated as a substitute for qualitative academic judgement.