Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to the materials chemistry field?
Now is your chance to propose they receive the recognition they deserve.
We are pleased to announce that the 2012 Journal of Materials Chemistry Lectureship is now open for nominations. This annual lectureship honours a younger scientist who has made a significant contribution to the field of materials chemistry.
Liberato Manna, the winner of the 2011 lectureship, was chosen for his outstanding contribution to the field of inorganic nanotechnology.
Qualification
To be eligible for the Journal of Materials Chemistry Lectureship, the candidate should be in the earlier stages of their scientific career, typically within 10 years of attaining their doctorate or equivalent degree, and will have made a significant contribution to the field.
Description
The recipient of the award will be asked to present one Journal of Materials Chemistry lecture, at a conference decided upon by the recipient and the Editorial Office. The Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Office will provide the sum of £1000 to the recipient for travel and accommodation costs. The award recipient will be presented with the award at this lecture. They will also be asked to contribute a lead article to the journal and will have their work showcased on the back cover of the issue in which their article is published.
Selection
The recipient of the lectureshipwill be selected and endorsed by the Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Board.
Nominations
Those wishing to make a nomination should send details of the nominee including a brief C.V. (no longer than 2 pages) together with a letter supporting the nomination (no longer than 2 pages), to the Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Office by 11 May 2012. Please note that self-nomination is permitted.
Send a nomination here today: materials-rsc@rsc.org
