The ISRM Rocha Medal is awarded for an outstanding doctoral thesis in rock mechanics or rock engineering.
To be considered for an award the candidate must be nominated within two years of the date of the official doctorate degree certification.
Nominations shall be by the nominee, or by the nominee’s National Group, or by some other person or organization acquainted with the nominee’s work.
A complete description of the nature and objectives of this Award, as well as the nomination requirement, can be found in the “Guideline for the ISRM Young Rock Engineer Award” HERE.
The deadline for submission of nominations 2023 is 31 December 2023.
More information on the Award can be found HERE