Awards
Marie Tharp award
EAGE sustainable energy young professionals award, “Marie Tharp”
The geoscience and engineering community stands strong to advance the energy transition. Anticipating further transformations and the need to innovate, EAGE is proud to present the winner of the Sustainable Energy Young Professionals Award, “Marie Tharp” during the Opening Session of the Conference.
“Inspired by a talented and visionary scientist who changed our perspective of the Earth, this award is aimed at recognizing a talented young professional who will contribute to make our relationship with the planet sustainable. This is our way to reaffirm our commitment for a sustainable future”.
– Valentina Socco, EAGE President 2024-2025
WHAT IS THE “MARIE THARP” AWARD?
Named after the renowned geologist and oceanographic cartographer Marie Tharp, this recognition is a legacy between past and future generations to encourage students to explore beyond boundaries.
This Award signifies perseverance, willpower, and excellence in conserving our planet, whose understanding and explanation have been shaped by Marie Tharp’s imaginative thinking and transformative discoveries.
A new leadership paradigm requires an associated talent strategy, and the Marie Tharp Award is not merely a recognition; it is a catalyst for future leaders, providing a way to cast a spotlight on young talents in the geoscience and engineering community and accelerate the change needed for a sustainable future.
Nomination Eligibility
Eligible candidates must be MSc or Ph.D. students under 35 years of age (at the time of the application) pursuing a college curriculum directed toward a career in geoscience and engineering to support the energy transition. Recognizing the multidimensional nature of the challenge, the Award encourages applications from a diverse range of disciplines. The awardee will receive a grant to attend the EAGE GET 2025 Conference. Participation in the event will not only serve to recognize their contributions but also provide an invaluable opportunity to network with industry experts, gain insights into the latest advancements, and further fuel their passion for driving positive change in the energy transition landscape.
“Energy is probably one of the main challenges of our century. We need to push towards clean energy solutions to achieve a better future, and this requires the effort of each and every one of us. Opportunities like this help us YPs spread our works and ideas, while encouraging more research focus towards the inevitable transition.”
Submission Procedure
Submissions for the EAGE Marie Tharp Award 2025 are open until 31 October 2024.
Refer to this page for further information on eligibility criteria and nomination requirements.
Application process
“Energy is probably one of the main challenges of our century. We need to push towards clean energy solutions to achieve a better future, and this requires the effort of each and every one of us. Opportunities like this help us YPs spread our works and ideas, while encouraging more research focus towards the inevitable transition.”
Nominations are closed now
Submissions for the EAGE Marie Tharp Award 2024 are closed. The winner will be announced during the Opening Session of the Conference. If you submitted an application, you can expect to be informed about the outcome of the Awards Committee’s review by mid-June 2024.
Submissions for the EAGE Marie Tharp Award 2025 will open in August 2024.
