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The Editorial Questionnaire
Think of this as an interview, not a form — the kind a journalist would conduct before writing a profile for a business magazine. Each question tells you what kind of answer it’s looking for. The live questionnaire is issued after your application is accepted; this page shows the kinds of questions each editorial tier asks.
You are welcome to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Claude) to help you draft your initial responses. If you do, please review the output carefully before submitting — ensure it reflects your actual voice, experience, and professional judgment. AI-assisted drafts are acceptable; unreviewed, generic submissions are not.
Your answers are used to prepare a first draft, with the assistance of AI-based editorial tools. Every draft is then personally reviewed, edited, and approved by our editorial team before you ever see it.
Emerging
Accomplished
Distinguished
In Memoriam
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Professional Identity
Your full name, as you would like it to appear in your published profile
In one sentence — who are you, professionally? Not your title: what do you actually do, and what makes your version of it distinct?
Your field, current position, and primary institution
Your speciality or area of expertise (up to three) — e.g. Cardiology, Python, Urban Planning. This helps the right people find you when searching the Register.
Education — degrees, institutions, years
Career & Recognition
A basic career timeline — the roles and milestones that brought you here
Which recognition are you most proud of — and why? Not necessarily the most prestigious.
Professional memberships or affiliations
LinkedIn profile or personal website
(optional)
Anything Else
Is there anything else you would like us to know, that the questions above didn't ask?
(optional)
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Everything in Emerging, Plus
Which piece of recognition best represents the scale of your work, and which means the most to you personally? They may not be the same one.
Which piece of published or public work best represents the way you think? Tell us why you chose it.
Articles, conference presentations, and professional associations
Has your work been covered by the press or another publication? Where, and on what.
Up to 1 video link that represents your work well
(optional)An expanded career timeline — the turning points, not just the job titles
2 photographs (portrait + 1 additional)
Anything Else
Is there anything else you would like us to know, that the questions above didn't ask?
(optional)
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A Complete Career, in Your Own Words
Your complete career history, including leadership positions and the decisions behind major moves
If you've written a book, led a major research effort, or hold a patent — tell us the story behind it, not just the citation
Which project are you most proud of, and what made it difficult?
Media interviews and international assignments, if any
What is the contribution to your institution or field that you'd most want remembered?
Is there a professional philosophy or principle that has guided your career? Describe it in your own words.
Up to 4 photographs (portrait + up to 3 additional)
Up to 2 video links that represent your work well
(optional)Supporting documents, interviews, or reference material you'd like considered
Anything Else
Is there anything else you would like us to know, that the questions above didn't ask?
(optional)
The material the editorial team will gather from the family or institution to prepare an In Memoriam archive.
Required Before Editorial Work Begins
Death certificate of the individual being commemorated
Government-issued photo identity document of the person commissioning the archive
A brief written statement of your relationship or standing to commission this archive (family member, executor, or authorised foundation representative)
How you would like the commission credited on the published profile — your full name, or your family/institution's name
In Memoriam
Professional contribution
Memorial video links
(optional)Condolence messages
(optional)Approval by family representative
Is there anything else you would like us to know, that the questions above didn't ask?
(optional)