International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Awards

Eligibility

Geoffrey Dyson Lecturer

According to John Disley, one of Geoffrey Dyson's favorite pupils, "He devoted his life to making coaching a science and to exposing the charlatan whose only effective advice was "Do it again, but harder".The Geoffrey Dyson Award of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports recognizes sport scientists who, throughout their professional careers, bridge the gap between biomechanics research and practice in sport. It is the most prestigious award of ISBS because it is a recognition of individuals who embody and carry out the primary purposes of the Society. The recipient of the Geoffrey Dyson Award delivers a keynote lecture on the opening night of the ISBS annual conference.

Award Criteria:

• The candidate must have an international reputation in the field of sports biomechanics.
• The candidate must have demonstrated a commitment to the applied nature of Sports Biomechanics and an ability to communicate with both the researcher and the practitioner.
• The candidate should be a supporter of ISBS and its primary purposes. Membership and/or direct engagement at conferences/symposia is preferred although not essential.
• A condition of acceptance shall be that the candidate delivers personally the Geoffrey Dyson Lecture at the ISBS conference in the following year. The content of the Geoffrey Dyson Lecture must be relevant to an ISBS audience.
• The applicant, if selected, is expected to submit a scientific review article of their presented work, or some aspects of it, for publication in ‘Sports Biomechanics’ within 6 months of the award. Upon receipt of the award, the applicant will receive an invite for paper submission from the EIC of Sports Biomechanics, and the EIC will then coordinate the submission and review process in line with standard journal policies.

Nomination Process:

Members can nominate a candidate by sending a letter of support (maximum of 4 pages) to the VP of Awards outlining the research profile and major achievements of the candidate in line with the award criteria listed above. The nominator must also provide a CV of the candidate. The letter of support or CV should also include the candidate’s contact details.

Deadline:

The letter of support and CV must both be submitted to the VP of Awards by the 30th of April.

Further information is available on pages 13-16 of the Manual for Awards of ISBS.

Fellow of ISBS

Reserved for individuals who have made outstanding contributions in biomechanics related to sports over a period of years.

Award Criteria:

• The applicant must have been a full member of ISBS for at least five prior consecutive years (e.g. if applying in the year 2025, the applicant must have been a member during 2020-2024).
• A current full member of ISBS.
• The applicant must have delivered at least two oral presentations at two different ISBS events (at least one of these must be at an annual conference, the other may be e.g. an invited presentation at a mid-year symposium).
• The applicant must have published at least five Sports Biomechanics papers (minimum of three as the first author) in English, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• The applicant must have served ISBS in a recognised role as per page 17 of the Policy Manual for Awards of ISBS.
• The applicant must have been nominated by an executive member, board director, or Fellow of ISBS.
• The applicant, if selected, must attend the closing ceremony and closing banquet for that year’s annual conference.

Submission Process:

The applicant must submit an application form, to the VP of Awards

Deadline:

April 30th

Further Information available on Page 17-18 of the Policy Manual for Awards of ISBS

ISBS Life Members

A special membership category that is reserved for members who have made outstanding contributions to ISBS. The work of the member should have enabled ISBS to further develop and thrive. This work is typically not academic (research-related) and is therefore not covered by other ISBS awards.

Award Criteria:

• The candidate must have been a full member of ISBS for at least ten prior consecutive years (e.g. if applying in the year 2025, the applicant must have been a member during 2015-2024).
• A current full member of ISBS.
• The candidate must have two nominators, one of which must be an officer of ISBS.
• The candidate must have made a significant contribution to ISBS. Suggested categories are listed on page 19 of the Policy Manual for Awards of ISBS.
• The candidate must attend the closing ceremony and closing banquet for that year’s annual conference.

Submission / Nomination Process:

Nominations should include a two-page narrative from both nominators detailing how the candidate has contributed to ISBS. The application should be submitted to the VP of Awards

Deadline:

April 30th

Further Information available on Page 19-20 of the Policy Manual for Awards of ISBS

Summary

The International Society of Biomechanics in Sport recognizes scientific achievement and honours those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Sport & Exercise Biomechanics by presenting honours and awards. For further information, please contact the Vice President of Awards.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline