Organic Lectureship

The Organic Division of The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. has established an annual funded lectureship to allow outstanding recently appointed organic chemists to travel around Australia and present the results of their research work. The objective is to provide the Lecturer with the opportunity to achieve broader recognition and exposure at an early stage in their careers.

Eligibility
There is no age limit, however nominees must have been appointed to their first academic or industrial position (at least academic level B), within the five years preceding the closing date of nominations. Nominees should not have been invited to present a plenary lecture at an RACI Divisional Conference. Only in exceptional circumstance will individuals falling outside these bounds be considered.

Requirements of lectureship
The Lecturer will be expected to present a lecture in at leat six state capitals and/or major regional centres during the year of the lectureship. A brief report of the lecture series will be required. The lecture program will be developed in consultation with the selection committee, with final approval by the Chair of the Organic Division.

Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses up to a maximum of $3,000 will be provided.

Nomination
Nominations should be submitted to the Chair of the Organic Division.