To meet this particular criteria, letters are normally used from others in the field discussing the contributions the scholar has made to the field. Include the CV of the author; letters must be on letterhead. ISSS can review drafts of the letters and provide comments.
Have the authors write these letters without using too much scientific jargon, and explain the contributions made by the scholar clearly in layman's terms. Letters must clearly establish that the scholar has already made contributions of significant contributions to the field. Phrases such as 鈥渁cclaimed researcher,鈥� 鈥渃utting edge work,鈥� 鈥渟eminal research in鈥︹�� will help. Avoid phrases such as 鈥渉e has great potential鈥� or 鈥渉e's a promising young researcher鈥� 鈥� this implies the scholar is just starting out, whereas what is needed is demonstration that the scholar is already established as outstanding in the field, not 鈥榩romising'.
Letters should be truthful, and answer the following questions:
- Who the letter writer is and their qualifications
- What is the field?
- Who the scholar is and what his/her contributions are to the field that are of major significance. Specific examples and explanations of the meaning/impact of these contributions will help.
- What the scholar's standing in the field is, what makes him/her nationally or internationally renowned. Conclude with explanations of why the scholar is seen as 鈥榠nternationally recognized' and whose significant original achievements make him/her a proven leader in his/her field.