The Award
The Fresenius Award is presented at the ACS Spring meeting alongside all of the most prestigious awards that the society presents. It is an excellent opportunity for an early career scientist to be recognized for their excellent work and highlight the excellence that they have brought to the scientific community.
Deadline: February 1, annually
Nominations must be submitted to, the National President of Phi Lambda Upsilon either by post or as e-mail attachments by the first day of February to be considered.
Required Qualifications:
i. The award nominee must be under 35 years of age at the date of the nomination.
ii. The nominee must have made substantial scientific contributions that are
recognized nationally.
iii. The nominee must be nominated by the Chair of a Department of
Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering in U.S Universities as
listed in the American Chemistry Society Directory of Graduate Research.
A curriculum vitae of the nominee must accompany the nomination; the following information is requested:
- (i) Full name
- (ii) Place and Date of Birth
- (iii) Educational career (undergraduate and graduate).
- (iv) Professional activities (since receipt of last degree)
- (v) List of publications (reprints should not be included)
- (vi) List of honors, awards, distinctions or noteworthy achievements
Three (3) letters of recommendation from former mentors and/or professional associates should also be provided. Selection of the recipient is the responsibility of an Awards Committee composed of eminent scientists. The award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of $5,000 to be presented at the ACS Spring National Meeting following the September announcement next year.
All information should be sent to:
Lucas J. Tucker, Ph. D.
PLU National President
ltucker@siena.edu