ISSS Rising Star Nomination Form

Nomination deadline: March 15, 2026

ISSS Rising Star Award

The ISSS Rising Star Award recognizes an early-career researcher, clinician, or advocate whose work demonstrates strong potential and commitment to advancing the field of self-injury.

Eligibility

• Research: Ph.D. awarded within the past five years

  • Significant publications and contributions to the field of self-injury

• Clinical: Began clinical practice within the past five years

  • Commitment to evidence-based NSSI treatment and dissemination of best practices

• Advocacy: Began advocacy work within the past five years

  • Engagement in outreach, stigma reduction, public education, and/or policy initiatives

    
    

Nomination Process

• Nominations may be submitted by any ISSS member except the nominee (i.e., no self-nominations)

• Two letters of support are required (including one from the nominee); at least one letter must be from someone other than the nominee’s supervisor (note: letters must not exceed two pages)

• The nominee’s CV must be submitted for review

  
  

Selection

• Normally, one awardee is selected per year, with no more than one per category (researcher, clinician, advocate)

• Candidates are evaluated on:

  • Quality of work

  • Emerging impact in research, clinical, advocacy, and/or policy domains

  • Emerging recognition within the field and among key stakeholders

  
  

Award Details

The award includes a certificate presented at the ISSS conference, recognition on the ISSS website, an invited conference presentation, and participation in an ISSS podcast.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Glenn Kiekens (g.kiekens@tilburguniversity.edu).