SSERC Honorary Fellowship

The Honorary Fellowship is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to STEM learning and training in Scotland throughout their careers and demonstrate the values associated with SSERC.

Timescales for the Nomination Process

The nomination process will open on 2nd September and close on 31st January 2026

  • The Nominations Committee will recommend to the SSERC Board of Directors and Trustees at its March meeting.
  • Nominees and nominators will be informed of decisions in April each year.
  • The award of Honorary Fellowship will be made at an awards ceremony in June each year.

For more information about the SSERC Honorary Fellowship Awards process, click the links Guidance Document

SSERC Honorary Fellowship Award Guidance Document: Nomination Form 2026

Previous Honorary Fellowships awarded:

Inaugural award – Paul Beaumont

2023 award – Iain Hunter

2024 award - Clare Adamson MSP

                      Hannah Christie

2025 award -  Neill Sproull 

 

There is no prescribed job remit or expectation of a SSERC Honorary Fellow other than acting as an organisation ambassador.

For more information about the SSERC Honorary Fellowship Award email nominations@sserc.scot