International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry Awards in Heterocyclic Chemistry
The ISHC Awards in Heterocyclic Chemistry are presented every two years on the occasion of the International Congress of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ICHC).
International Award in Heterocyclic Chemistry
By vote of the Society membership at their general business meeting on 12 August 1979 in Tampa, Florida, USA, an International Award in Heterocyclic Chemistry to be sponsored by the Society with a financial commitment for the Award from Pfizer, was established. The Award consists of a $5,000 US honorarium, airfare, and local accommodations and the Awardee shall receive a scroll or plaque. In lieu of the exact amount of the airfare and local accommodations, the Organizing Committee may offer a lump sum payment, which may or may not cover the full costs. The Award shall be made at regular International Congress of Heterocyclic Chemistry. The recipient shall be required to present an Award address. The Award shall be made only if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, a suitable candidate has been nominated. To be a recipient, a candidate should be truly outstanding.
Eligibility. The Award shall be open to any scientist whose research has directly or indirectly had a significant impact on heterocyclic chemistry. Although other types of accomplishments (such as a new use for heterocyclic compounds as drugs, herbicides, etc.) shall not be excluded, emphasis shall be placed on (a) heterocyclic chemistry (b) recent contributions, and (c) less honored scientists whose accomplishments have not already been adequately recognized in the form of other honors. Research teams shall not be excluded as sharers of the Award.
Katritzky Award in Heterocyclic Chemistry
This award was established to recognize up and coming members of the heterocyclic community who have made outstanding contributions to the field. The award was named after Alan Katritzky to honor his many and recognized contributions to the field. This award The Award consists of a $3000 US honorarium, airfare, and local accommodations and the Awardee shall receive a scroll or plaque. In lieu of the exact amount of the airfare and local accommodations, the Organizing Committee may offer a lump sum payment which may or may not cover the full costs. The Award shall be made at regular International Congress of Heterocyclic Chemistry. The recipient shall be required to present an Award address. The Award shall be made only if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, a suitable candidate has been nominated. To be a recipient, a candidate should be truly outstanding.
Eligibility. The Award shall be open to any scientist whose research has directly or indirectly had a significant impact on heterocyclic chemistry. Although other types of accomplishments (such as a new use for heterocyclic compounds as drugs, herbicides, etc.) shall not be excluded, emphasis shall be placed on (a) heterocyclic chemistry (b) recent contributions, and (c) less honored scientists whose accomplishments have not already been adequately recognized in the form of other honors. Research teams shall not be excluded as sharers of the Award.
Nominations must be submitted, by September 1, 2010, for the 2011 ISHC and Katritsky awards to:
Professor Johannes Fröhlich, Secretary General
Institut für Angewandte Synthesechemie
Vienna University of Technology
Getreidemarkt 9, A-1060 Wien, Austria
e-mail: jfroehli@pop.tuwien.ac.at
