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 NOT 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 should be provided by the nominator - these may not include the candidate's post-doc or PhD supervisor 
• The nominator is responsible for informing the two referees that they must provide reports by 31 January. RSC will contact nominators and referees of candidates with outstanding references one week after close of nominations on 15 January once only. Any applications without the requisite two referees' reports will be discounted at this stage
• 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, which can be viewed through the link on this page
• Nominations open on 1 September 2011
• Nominations close on 15 January 2012 
• Award winner will be chosen by the Dalton Division Awards Committee 
• Award winner receives £2000, a medal and a certificate