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We are delighted to announce that Chem Soc Rev Advisory Editorial Board member, Professor Shuli You, has received the 2011 AstraZeneca Young Investigator Award for Asia.

Professor You’s research focuses on the development of  stereoselective C-H functionalisation processes and catalytic asymmetric dearomatisation reactions as well as highly enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indole and pyrrole systems.

Professor You will be presented with a $50,000 unrestricted research grant intended to help further growth and development of his research program at the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China.

Many congratulations from Chem Soc Rev!

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: 8^th JANUARY 2012

Chem Soc Rev is pleased to invite nominations for the 2012 Emerging Investigator Award. This annual award is given to recognise an emerging scientist who has made a significant contribution to their research field.

Previous winners include:

2011 – Cristina Nevado from the University of Zurich in Switzerland 2010 – Shu-Hong Yu from the University of Science and Technology of China, in Hefei 2009 – Matt Gaunt from the University of Cambridge in the UK 2008 – Kazuya Kikuchi from Osaka University in Japan

Qualifying details

To be eligible for the Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Award, the candidate should have completed their PhD on or after 15^th September 2003.

Award details

The recipient of the award will be asked to present a lecture at an international meeting. The Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office will provide the sum of £1000 to the recipient for travel and accommodation costs. The award recipient will be presented with a certificate and will also be asked to contribute a review to the journal.

Selection

The recipient of the award will be selected and endorsed by the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Board.

Nominations

Those wishing to make a nomination should send details of the nominee, including a brief C.V. together with a letter supporting the nomination, to the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office by 8^th January 2012. Please note that self nomination is not permissible.

Following the close of nominations, nominees will be contacted and asked to summarise their key achievements and identify up to their top 5 independent publications. They will also be asked to highlight the impact of their work and discuss how their research has evolved from their previous supervisor’s.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: 15^th December 2011

Chem Soc Rev is pleased to invite nominations for the 2012 Emerging Investigator Award. This annual award is given to recognise an emerging scientist who has made a significant contribution to their research field.

Previous winners include:

2011 – Cristina Nevado from the University of Zurich in Switzerland 2010 – Shu-Hong Yu from the University of Science and Technology of China, in Hefei 2009 – Matt Gaunt from the University of Cambridge in the UK 2008 – Kazuya Kikuchi from Osaka University in Japan

Qualifying details

To be eligible for the Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Award, the candidate should have completed their PhD on or after 15^th September 2003.

Award details

The recipient of the award will be asked to present a lecture at an international meeting. The Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office will provide the sum of £1000 to the recipient for travel and accommodation costs. The award recipient will be presented with a certificate and will also be asked to contribute a review to the journal.

Selection

The recipient of the award will be selected and endorsed by the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Board.

Nominations

Those wishing to make a nomination should send details of the nominee, including a brief C.V. together with a letter supporting the nomination, to the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office by 15^th December 2011. Please note that self nomination is not permissible.

Following the close of nominations, nominees will be contacted and asked to summarise their key achievements and identify up to their top 5 independent publications. They will also be asked to highlight the impact of their work and discuss how their research has evolved from their previous supervisor’s.

Chem Soc Rev is pleased to invite nominations for the 2012 Emerging Investigator Award. This annual award is given to recognise an emerging scientist who has made a significant contribution to their research field.

Previous winners include:

2011 – Cristina Nevado from the University of Zurich in Switzerland 2010 – Shu-Hong Yu from the University of Science and Technology of China, in Hefei 2009 – Matt Gaunt from the University of Cambridge in the UK 2008 – Kazuya Kikuchi from Osaka University in Japan

Qualifying details

To be eligible for the Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Award, the candidate should have completed their PhD on or after 15^th September 2003.

Award details

The recipient of the award will be asked to present a lecture at an international meeting. The Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office will provide the sum of £1000 to the recipient for travel and accommodation costs. The award recipient will be presented with a certificate and will also be asked to contribute a review to the journal.

Selection

The recipient of the award will be selected and endorsed by the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Board.

Nominations

Those wishing to make a nomination should send details of the nominee, including a brief C.V. together with a letter supporting the nomination, to the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Office by 15^th December 2011. Please note that self nomination is not permissible.

Following the close of nominations, nominees will be contacted and asked to summarise their key achievements and identify up to their top 5 independent publications. They will also be asked to highlight the impact of their work and discuss how their research has evolved from their previous supervisor’s.