RTPI Nominations to the Academy of Social Sciences

Individual Membership

Membership of the Academy of Social Sciences is a measure of esteem of the contribution made by an individual to the excellence and promotion of the social sciences. All nominations are closely scrutinized by peer review. Academicians use the post-nominal letters 'AcSS' and are able to be involved in various Academy activities aimed at supporting the social sciences. They receive the Academy journal, a monthly e-Bulletin and preferential rates for conferences.

Nominations by the RTPI

The RTPI can make nominations, as a Learned Society member, of individuals in both academic and non-academic fields of planning who have made a significant contribution to social science and its use in practice. It intends to make up to 10 nominations for the consideration of the Academy each year. All members of the RTPI are invited to consider making proposals for nomination. Proposals should include the contact details and an outline CV of the proposed nominee and details of their personal achievements in, and contributions to, the social sciences and the ways in which they have contributed to the following objectives of the Academy:

• Promotion of excellence in and encouragement of the advancement of the social sciences in the United Kingdom through research, education and service to the community;
• Support of the Learned Societies and encouragement of collaboration to promote interdisciplinary approaches to social science;
• Representation of the interests of the social sciences in the United Kingdom to:
  • National and local government,
  • Research, teaching and funding bodies and agencies
  • Private sector companies
  • Public sector agencies.
• International co-operation in the advancement of the social sciences;
• Dissemination of information about the social sciences and what they contribute to society, to the general public and educational institutions.

Proposals can be made throughout the year but a final deadline for the year will be announced in RTPI News and the RTPI webpages in order to allow all proposals to be considered in time for the nominations process. Proposals, detailing the information required above, should be sent to research@rtpi.org.uk

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