Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Awards
2024 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Awards
Catalysis Science Contributing to Sustainable Society
Open for Application
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Please read carefully “Notes:” and “Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information:” before applying.
For contribution to chemistry and chemical industries not only sustainable development but also realization of sustainable society, Mitsui Chemicals established the Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Awards in 2004. The awards consist of the Catalysis Science Award and the Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work, which recognize outstanding achievements in the field of catalysis science. To date, the awards have been conferred on 30 researchers within Japan and overseas. The application requirements for the 2024 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Awards are outlined below.
We welcome applications from a wide range of R&D fields, including solid catalysts, molecular catalysts and biocatalysts, as well as green processes and rare metal utilization via catalysis, along with materials science and development through novel catalysis.
Online applications for the 2024 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Awards are now open. We welcome your application.
| Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award | Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible applicant | - A researcher affiliated with a public research institution, who has made extraordinary achievements - One (1) winner - Must be 47 years old or younger as of April 1, 2023 | - A researcher affiliated with a public research institution, who has made original achievements - Up to two (2) winners - Must be 37 years old or younger as of April 1, 2023 |
| Prize | A plaque and prize money of 5 million yen | A plaque and prize money of 1 million yen |
Schedule／Selection
| Application starts: | September 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Application closes: | December 31, 2023 |
| Announcement of winners: | Around June 2024 (on the website, specialized magazines, etc.) |
Winners will be selected by a selection committee organized by Mitsui Chemicals, consisting of several top academic experts in catalysis science and a Mitsui Chemicals representative.
For Entry
Entry website will be available from September 1, 2023.
Required information and documents as follows;
- Applicant information: (Name, Institution, Age, etc.)
- CV Form-a
- Application statement (2000 words) Form-b
- Three (3) key publications
- Research achievement list: publications (original papers, patents, etc.) and lectures (as an invited speaker of international conferences) Form-c
- Recommendation Letter Form-d
*Two letters are required for the Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work
Notes
*Documents and Forms must be completed in English.
*Documents are required to be converted to PDF files.
*All application documents and forms must be completed by the applicant, except for the recommendation letter.
*Individuals can recommend only one person.
*Permission must be obtained from collaborators for joint research.
*Submitted documents will not be returned.
*Winners will be asked to give a commemorative lecture in autumn 2024. Details will be announced later. Travel expenses including accommodation charges will be paid.
*Photographs and videos taken at the award ceremony and lectures may be used for promotional purposes.
PrivacyPolicy and Protection of Personal Information
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. manages the personal information written in application documents and forms within the Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award Selection Committee, including the outside selection committee members, and uses it only for selection and announcement to the winners. In principle, the personal information Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. obtaining through applications is used only for the purpose stated above. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. will not provide personal information to any third party without obtaining prior consent of applicants except the case stated in laws.
Contact us
Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award Office