Ronald Belcher Award

The Ronald Belcher Award is given for work on an analytical topic, by a graduate of a British or Irish University.

Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund.

Rules and Criteria

• Run annually
• Open to graduate students of British and Irish Universities only
• Candidates are not permitted to nominate themselves
• Name and contact details of two referees required who will be contacted by the RSC - these may include the candidate's post-doc or PhD supervisor
• A copy of 1 research paper by the nominee
• One page CV for the candidate which should include their date of birth, website URL, summary of education and career, 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
• The RSC Analytical Division Awards Committee decides upon the recipient of the award
• Winner receives £500 and a certificate
• The winner will be required to present his/her work at the annual Analytical Research Forum meeting of the Analytical Division (13-15 July 2009)  

Sponsor

We would like to thank the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund for their generous support of this award.