At the initiative of the WCRP Modeling Advisory Council, the WCRP and WWRP have established an International Prize for Model Development, awarded annually for an outstanding contribution to weather and climate model development by an early- to mid-career researcher.

More details on eligibility, required nomination material and selection process can be found at http://www.wcrp-climate.org/index.php/wmac-activities/ipmd2014-about.

Nominations of suitable candidates should be forwarded to the WCRP (mrixen@wmo.int) or WWRP (pruti@wmo.int) secretariat at WMO and must be received by 15 November 2014.