Macro Group Young Researchers Medal
Awarded to a UK-based scientist, with up to 12 years of experience since completion of PhD on December 31st of the preceding year, whose contributions to polymer science show outstanding promise for the future.
Jon Weaver PhD Prize
The Macro Group UK “Jon Weaver PhD Prize” sponsored by Synthomer – is directed at rewarding the best PhD students in the field of polymer science in the UK. The prize will be awarded to a PhD student who has displayed an outstanding ability across a range of criteria throughout their PhD.
Award Information
Eligibility Criteria
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Background
- Students who received their PhD from a UK-based institution
- Macro Group UK members
- Early-career
- Polymer Science
Timetable
| Nominations open | TBC |
Additional Information
The prize will be judged by a sub-committee considering the following criteria:
- Award of PhD between 1 January and 31 December (submission of a corrected thesis is sufficient; the University does not have to have formally awarded the degree certificate)
- Evidence of transition to independence
- Fit to Macro Group UK remit
- Quality and quantity of publications/outputs
- Novelty of work
- Communication of science
