Practitioners' are usually but not necessarily teachers and can be working in further education and in less formal settings. Studies which are part of school development programmes are eligible, as are those which are supported by the SEED Small Grants Scheme for Teacher Researchers. All entrants, whether successful or not, are given constructive feedback following the adjudication.
Awards are for completed studies.
The work must have been done in Scotland. People working in institutions of higher education are not eligible. The report must have been made available within the preceding three years. For the 2001 Award, research completed since 1 April 1998 is eligible. Advice on entering a submission is available from SCRE Information Services .