SeqCode Prize 2024
The SeqCode Prize recognizes significant achievements in prokaryotic systematics advancing
the aims and reach of the SeqCode. The Prize also recognizes significant contributions to thepromotion of the SeqCode. The areas currently recognized by the SeqCode Prize include:
1. Implementation of software using and expanding on the SeqCode Registry
capabilities, including methods for the automated creation of taxonomic names,
evaluation of metadata, redistribution and visualization of SeqCode Registry data andmetadata, or integration of the SeqCode in Application Programming Interfaces(APIs) and webservers.
2. Development of methods for the evaluation of genomic data quality, including theimplementation of software, the proposal of new algorithms, the systematic
evaluation of existing methodologies, the development of ontologies, or thedevelopment of community activities towards the above aims.
3. Advancing prokaryotic systematics through the use of the SeqCode, including
proposing a significant corpus of taxonomic names under the SeqCode, evaluating
the impact of the SeqCode on prokaryotic taxonomy, publishing material that
advances the integration and compatibility of the SeqCode with other codes ofnomenclature, or otherwise publishing original research that furthers the aims andprinciples of the SeqCode.
4. Creation and dissemination of educational materials related to the SeqCode in any
media, including hosting workshops, creation of shareable class materials,
publication of documentation (including tutorials), or production of artistic works.

Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding contributions to one or more of the areas above.
Scientists at any career stage are eligible, and early career scientists and graduate students
are particularly encouraged to participate. All contributions developed and/or publishedduring the two years prior to the application deadline will be considered. Applicants should
clearly indicate the outcomes and impact of their contributions, and outline their individual
contributions in the case of collaborations.
Elected members of the SeqCode Committee are not eligible for the SeqCode Prize.
Submission format
 Applicant’s information (name, affiliation, career stage) Abstract describing the contribution and highlighting the impact or potential impactof the contribution on the SeqCode (up to 200 words)
 Two letters of support from collaborators or researchers impacted by thecontribution. Letters can be included in the submission package or emailed directly
to the evaluation committee by the submission deadline.

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Link(s) to the contribution. For example, link to a published article, preprint,
repository, video or playlist, podcast, website, etc.
Additional attachments are accepted in cases in which publicly available resources
cannot capture the breadth of the contribution. For example, in the cases ofevaluation material from live workshops, conferences, or classes.
Only one applicant and two supporters will be considered per application.

Review Criteria
 All highlighted contributions must be publicly available by the submission deadline.
In the case of manuscripts under review, preprints are accepted as evaluationmaterial
 Outcomes and impact on the advancement of the aims and principles of theSeqCode The potential to incorporate the proposed contributions in the SeqCode Registry Letters of support. The content will be assessed by the evaluation committee, andgreater weight will be given to support from more senior scientists that do not shareaffiliations with the applicant (i.e., from a different research institute or department).
 Contributions developed or published on or after February 2022 will be considered.
Honors Information
The awardee will receive financial travel support to attend ISME 2024 of up to €2000. The
awardee and their contribution will be highlighted in the SeqCode Registry.
Submission deadline: January 31, 2024
Additional (up-to-date) information: https://seqco.de/prize