Criteria:
This award recognizes a CRS member, who has made outstanding contributions in the science of controlled release, and be 40 years of age or younger on December 31, 2011.
Nomination Process:
Nominations may be submitted by a member of CRS. Nominations are to be submitted using the online form. The submitter must also send further required documentation as listed below. To renominate a candidate it is the responsibility of the nominator to obtain updated letters of references and an updated CV and resubmit the online nomination form.
Nomination Packet should include:
- Online form submitted
- Nomination letter from the nominator outlining key accomplishments of the candidate.
- Two additional supporting recommendation letters are required and are the responsibility of the sponsor.
- A CV of the candidate with the following:
- Awards and honors
- Memberships in societies
- Service to societies
- Research grants received
- Publications, grouped as: refereed publications, nonrefereed publications, proceedings, abstracts, patents, other publications. Include publications in press but not submitted or in preparation.
- Other activities
All materials must be contained into one PDF file. Completed nomination packets should be sent to CRS headquarters attention Linda Schmitt at lschmitt@scisoc.org no later than January 31, 2012.
Selection Process:
The Young Investigator Award Committee will be responsible for the selection of the awardee. Any questions about the nomination packet or selection process should be directed to CRS headquarters attention Linda Schmitt at lschmitt@scisoc.org.
Award:
The awardee will receive:
- $3,000 Award
- Complimentary Annual Meeting and Exposition Registration
- Special Award
- Complimentary ticket to the closing banquet
- Award Winner to Give a Presentation at the CRS Annual Meeting & Exposition
Notification:
Awardee will be notified no later than April 15, 2012.
Past Recipients