Introduction
The annual Prize is intended to reward the best PhD graduate in the field of Polymer Science at a Malaysian Institution of Higher Learning. The prize to be awarded to the PhD student, who has demonstrated an outstanding academic contribution through his/her PhD’s work. The recipient will receive a cash prize and a certificate to be presented at the IKM’s Annual Chemistry Night (Malam Kimia).
Prize
RM 2,500.00 & Certificate
Nomination
The Prize will be opened to candidates who have received their PhD from a Malaysian based institution. Self-nomination is acceptable. Nomination should consist of the following:
i) Completed Nomination Form together with supporting documents;
ii) A statement of support (not more than 300 words) from the Nominator, or in the case of self-nomination, from the Nominee: and
iii) A copy of the PhD certificate from the University (stating the date of award)
The prize will be judged by a Panel of Judges based on the following criteria:
i) Confirmation of the award of PhD between January 1st and December 31st of the previous year from a Malaysian Institution of Higher Learning (i.e. the prize to be awarded in 2019 will be based upon the nominee obtaining his/her PhD degree in 2018);
ii) The PhD thesis topic must be related to Polymer/Macromolecular Science;
iii) Evidence of transition to independence by the student in the PhD research programme;
iv) The quality and quantity of publications / outputs;
v) The novelty of the student’s work and
vi) The student’s contribution to the advancement and communication of science in general.
Download nomination form here -------> NOMINATION FORM
Important note: Completed Nomination Form must reach IKM Secretariat latest by 30th August 2020.
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