Nomination Process
The Nomination Process
Candidate’s details should preferably be sent directly to the President of European Photochemistry Association, Professor Eric Vauthey [European candidates]; the President of the Inter-American Photochemistry Society, Professor Bruce Armitage [North and Latin American candidates]; and the President of the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association, Professor Minjoong Yoon [Asian, Australian and New Zealand candidates]. Nominations may also be sent to the Chair of the Porter Medal Committee, Professor David Klug. The nomination process is coordinated by Dr Wing-Chau Tung, Project Manager at the Institute of Chemical Biology.
The nomination package should include:-
- Curriculum Vitae of the candidate
- A list of publications
- A citation for the award, not exceeding five pages
- Two letters of reference
Closing date for the receipt of nominations 31 January 2012
Nominated candidates from the different regions will then be considered and ranked by the Executive Committees fo the appropriate Photochemistry Societies and Associations. Each Society/Association is asked to submit the full details of no more than two candidates to the Chair of the Porter Medal Committee Professor David Klug.
Closing date for receipt of selected two candidates 13 March 2012
The Porter Medal Committee will then consider the respective rankings of the maximum six candidates, and select the winner, in consultation with the Presidents of the three associations.
Date of announcement of winner mid-April 2012
The winner will be presented with the medal at the 2012 IUPAC Symposium on Photochemistry, and is expected to deliver a celebratory lecture.