2019 Chemistry Travel Award: Call open until March 31
Through the «Chemistry Travel Award», contributions towards the cost of participation at an international conference in the chemical sciences are granted to selected PhD students. The award is sponsored by the «Platform Chemistry» of the SCNAT and the Swiss Chemical Society.
2019 «Chemistry Travel Award»
The award includes a contribution of CHF 1'000 towards the cost of an active participation (poster or oral presentation) at an international conference of three days or more between 15 May 2019 and 14 May 2020 in any field of the chemical sciences. Up to 48 awards will be distributed to selected doctoral students from Swiss research institutions. Selection will be based primarily on scientific accomplishments and on the submitted conference abstract.
- Only applications in English will be considered.
- The award can only be won once in a lifetime – winners of previous years are excluded.
- There is no limitation of winners per research group.
- The award money will be paid upon presentation of a confirmation of attendance from the conference.
The results will be communicated as soon as possible (around end-April).
The application package (as a single PDF file in the above order) should be submitted using the online application form before the deadline of 31 March 2019.
The award can only be won once in a lifetime – winners of previous years are excluded. There is no limitation of winners per research group.
Further information as well as the application form can be found at: www.chemistry.scnat.ch/travel_award
David Spichiger, SCS
11.01.2019
2nd European young Chemists' Meeting (2nd EYCheM), Bremen, March 20-23, 2019
The young chemist's section of the German Chemical Society (GDCh-JCF) will host the 2nd European young Chemists' Meeting (2nd EYCheM) together with the 21st GDCh-JCF Spring Symposium (Frühjahrssymposium) in Bremen from the 20th to 23rd of March 2019.
The conference will feature distinguished plenary speakers, including Prof. David Cole-Hamilton (University of St. Andrews, UK) and Prof. David Leigh (University of Manchester, UK).
The deadline for the registration, as well as for abstract submission is 15th of December 2018.
More information regarding the registration fee, abstract template, and so forth can be found at the conference website: eychem.eycn.eu
David Spichiger, SCS
04.12.2018
The Reaxys PhD Prize returns in 2019!
We are delighted to announce that the prestigious and popular Reaxys PhD Prize is relaunching in 2019! This is a superb opportunity for the best and brightest young chemists in Switzerland who are engaged in chemical sciences research to get international recognition and join an exclusive community of chemists – we encourage you to share details about this competition to all members within your network.
What is the Reaxys PhD Prize?
The Reaxys PhD Prize is the most important and recognized international prize for young chemists. It celebrates innovative, rigorous and forward-thinking research, helping the finalists and winners to drive their careers forward and network with other excellent scientists.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is currently doing or has recently completed a PhD (after 1st Jan 2018) in the chemical sciences is eligible to enter.
What are the submission requirements?
The application process is simple. Students must supply:
• An example of an accepted, peer-reviewed article that showcases their work
• A CV
• A short personal statement
• A letter of recommendation from their PhD supervisor
Only one candidate per research group can apply
When will the competition open?
The competition will open in mid-January and close in mid-March.
Where can I get more information?
Visit our new webpage Reaxys PhD Prize, sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media to stay informed on how to enter.
David Spichiger, SCS
22.11.2018
IAESTE – Your partner for international exchange
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an organization for the exchange of students at higher education institutions wishing to obtain technical experience abroad.
The aim of IAESTE is:
to provide science & engineering students with training experience abroad that is relevant to their studies to offer Swiss employers well-qualified and motivated foreign trainees to be a source of cultural enrichment for trainees and their host employers
Interested in a traineeship abroad?
Are you enrolled at a Swiss university or an institute of applied science? Would you like to gain international work experience? Are you open-minded and interested in intercultural exchange? If this applies to you, an IAESTE traineeship is exactly the right choice for you.
Interested in foreign interns?
By employing a foreign trainee…
…you enlarge your international network.
…you strengthen the intercultural competence of your team and enrich your daily working life.
…you contribute to the promotion of Swiss students as young professionals, as for each internship in Switzerland, one internship abroad will be available for a Swiss student.
More information on https://www.iaeste.ch/en/
David Spichiger, SCS
26.10.2018
"Visit each other" at Swiss Universities: EPFL, Nov 17, 2018
Dear all,
While performing your research in Switzerland, what do you know about other Swiss research institutes and their locations?
If the answer is “not a lot”, then we are happy to invite you to an event, organized by the Swiss Young Chemists’ Association (SYCA). It will take place in Lausanne, November 17th (Saturday) at 11 a.m.
The program includes a brief exploration of the EPFL campus followed by a visit of the center of Lausanne and (optionally) having a beer/dinner together closer to the evening.
All of you are very welcome to join us! In this case please do not forget to fill in your name in a Doodle form to facilitate our planning. Please write there your email address (for the feedback) and your name.
https://doodle.com/poll/9miuaidab8dt2uef
In case of any questions do not hesitate to contact me by
Looking forward to seeing you!
Best,
Dmitry Vasilyev,
SYCA president
David Spichiger, SCS
24.10.2018
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