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Advancing the world through polymer chemistry
Charles G. Overberger International Prize for Excellence in Polymer Research
Sponsored by ACS MACRO, PMSE, and POLY
Deadline: February 20 of the award year
View specifics for the Award and Nomination, word doc, pdf
This is a biennial award that recognizes and encourages accomplishments of unusual merit in the field of basic or applied polymer science. The award, presented biennially, can be given to a scientist from anywhere in the world.
This new program is sponsored by ACS MACRO, PMSE, and POLY.
Nomination procedure: All submissions and review of nominating documents will be handled electronically. The nominating package, including a synopsis of the accomplishments of the nominee, a curriculum vitae, and a maximum of five reprints or other supplementary material, shall be submitted electronically as pdf files to the Awards Chairman (Richard M. Laine) for distribution to the selection committee. A maximum of three supporting letters, which contain factual information about the candidate not provided in the nominating document may be submitted. All nominating and supporting information should be sent in a single PDF file if possible.
Nominators are asked to avoid excessively lengthy nomination packages and adhere to a 100 page limit for the entire package. The award shall be granted to an individual without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
The nomination and the accompanying material may be sent to amael@umich.edu
Nominations are due by February 20 of the award year.
The selection committee will consist of two senior Macro faculty members, one ACS Polymer Division and one PMSE Division representative.
