Chemistry of Transition Metals Award

The Chemistry of Transition Metals Award recognises outstanding research in any aspect of the chemistry of d- and f-block elements.

Rules and Criteria

• Run biennially  
• Candidates are permitted to nominate themselves 
• Candidates must be in their early-career , i.e. aged 40 or under.  The age specified is intended to guide nominators and selection panelists; appropriate consideration will be given to those who have taken career breaks or followed different study paths.
• Name and contact details of two referees required who will be contacted by the RSC - these may not include the candidate's post-doc or PhD supervisor 
• One page CV for the candidate which should include their date of birth, website URL, summary of education and career, a list of 5 relevant publications, total numbers of publications and patents
• A one page supporting statement addressing the selection criteria
• Nominations open on 1 September 2009 
• Nominations close on 31 January 2010 
• Award winner will be chosen by the Dalton Division Awards Committee 
• Award winner receives £2000, a medal and a certificate