PRIZE FOR YOUNG CHEMISTS 2008
A prize of €1000 will be given for the most outstanding Irish PhD
thesis of 2008 in the general area of the chemical sciences, as
described in a 1,000 word essay (maximum, but figures are
permitted). The prize is the successor to the Royal Irish Academy Prize
for Young Chemists established in 2000 and the award is administered
by a group from the RIA Chemical and Physical Sciences Committee.
The essay should describe the thesis work and place it in perspective
relative to current research in the chemical sciences. It should be
written with an academic reader in mind. The quality of publications
arising from the research will also be taken into account.
Entrants must have received their PhD degree or completed all PhD
requirements from a University in the Republic of Ireland or Northern
Ireland, including a successful defence of the doctoral thesis during the
calendar year 2008.
Two supporting letters (sent by e-mail) from the thesis adviser and
one additional faculty member are also required. These letters should
comment in detail on the qualifications, contribution to publications
and accomplishments of the applicant and the significance of the thesis
work.
The winner will be nominated by the Chemical and Physical Sciences
Committee of the Royal Irish Academy to go forward for the
prestigious International Prize for Young Chemists sponsored by
IUPAC. Last year the Irish nominee, Emilie Banide, was one of the 5
winners of the IUPAC prize.
The prize will be awarded at the Royal Irish Academy
Applications & references should be e-mailed to:
young.irish.chemists@gmail.com by Thursday 15 January at 12 pm