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HERMAN MARK SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Deadline is November 1st, 2018
Purpose: To recognize excellence in basic or applied research and leadership in polymer science by scientists of all ages.
Nature: The awards are usually presented biennially in odd-numbered years at the Fall meeting of the Polymer Chemistry Division. The award consists of a plaque and an honorarium of $1500, which may be used to support travel expenses to the ACS Meeting including the Herman F. Mark Symposium, where each Mark Scholar is expected to present a lecture.
In every cycle, there will be three Mark Scholars, one from each of three categories:
1. Herman F. Mark Young Scholar, age thirty five or younger on January 1 of the year that the award is presented.
2. Herman F. Mark Scholar, between the ages of thirty-six and forty-nine on January 1 of the year that the award is presented.
3. Herman F. Mark Senior Scholar, age fifty or older on January 1 of the year that the award is presented.
Establishment and Support: The awards were established in 2006 and are sponsored by Elsevier, the publishers of the journal Polymer. The awards are administered by the Polymer Chemistry Division.
Previous Recipients are listed on the awards page.
Rules for Eligibility: A nominee must be a member or affiliate of the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. Consideration shall be given to research accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of polymer science through teaching, basic or applied research, technical leadership and scientific writings (such as technical journals or patents). The award shall be granted to an individual without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Nomination Procedure: All submission and review of nominations are handled electronically. Please complete this application form and include it as the first page of the nomination package. To complete the package please include a nomination letter that highlights the impact of the nominee’s work in the specific award area (max 2 pages), the nominee’s curriculum vitae (max 2 pages, tailored to the award), and a complete list of scholarly works relevant to the award (e.g., publications, patents, books, other scholarly works). The entire nomination package should be compiled as single PDF file and e-mailed to the Polymer Division Business Office: KathyL@vt.edu. For additional questions call: 540-231-3029.
The evaluation of award packages will be coordinated by POLY Awards Co-chairs, Kenneth Carter (University of Massachusetts) and Marc A. Hillmyer (University of Minnesota).
The nomination and its accompanying material for the 2019 award must be received no later than November 1, 2018.
