| For Contributions to Chemistry and the Chemical Profession There are a considerable number of chemists - members of the RACI - who make substantial contributions to chemistry and especially to the progress of the profession over a period of many years. To provide recognition of these contributions, the RACI has initiated a series of citations. -
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. shall have an award entitled "The RACI Citation". -
Up to three citations may be awarded in a calendar year. -
The award of a citation shall be made for significant contributions to chemistry and the chemical profession. -
Nominations may be submitted by Branches, Divisions or by two members of the RACI -
Nominations for the award shall include a general statement of the nominee's contributions to chemistry and the chemical profession together with curriculum vitae and any relevant details of publications, patents and other supporting material. -
The Board shall appoint an adjudication panel to consider nominations and to make recommendations. The Board reserves the right not to make an award if no suitable applications are received. -
The adjudication panel's recommendations shall be based upon the significance of some or all of the following: -
Contributions to research, development or applications of chemistry, -
Contributions to chemistry in other disciplines or technologies, -
Contributions to chemical education, -
Contributions to the promotion of chemistry, and -
Service to the RACI Nominations should be forwarded to the RACI National Office, 1/21 Vale Street, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051 by the closing date. Applications close 5 pm Eastern Standard Time on 30th April each year. It is recommended that nominations are submitted by email (awards@raci.org.au). Receipt by National Office of each nomination will be acknowledged. Back to top
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