Call for proposals

2016/2017 for PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Green Chemistry for Life Grant Programme

The grant programme aims to promote the implementation of innovative research projects in green chemistry by young scientists that respect the 12 principles of green chemistry. Young scientists aged with a PhD degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or its allied areas are invited to compete; the age limit is 39. Successful projects will be selected by an international scientific jury. Grants will be up to US$30,000 and should be awarded for research that may be completed in one year. The deadline for submission of applications for this third round of applications is 28 February 2017.

You can find more detailed information at the following link:

https://iupac.org/green-chemistry-life-grants-awarded-leading-young-scientists/

“Sustainability Case Studies” Competition

The Elsevier Foundation and TWAS are pleased to announce the launch of the first “Sustainability Case Studies” Contest; the call will open on the 1st of December 2016 and will close on the 1st of February 2017. Write-ups will be accepted on one of the 6 sustainability topics listed below:

        Green and Sustainable Chemistry

        Energy

        Agriculture and Food Security

        Water and Sanitation

        Science Education and the Workforce

        Climate Change and Disaster

For further information: http://twas.org/opportunity/sustainability-case-studies-competition