I-APS Awards

Nomination Procedures & Deadlines

The Inter-American Photochemical Society sponsors five different annual awards for outstanding contributions to the photochemical sciences. Nominations for these awards are generally due during the late summer or early fall of each year. The results are generally known by early November, and the awards are presented at the annual I-APS Winter Conference held (normally) in early January. Nominations for all the awards except the G. Cilento and Gerhard Closs Student Awards are to be submitted to the Chair of the I-APS Awards Committee, a role that is usually filled by the Vice-President or President of the Society. Nominations for the G. Cilento and Gerhard Closs Student Awards are submitted to the organizer of the Winter Conference. The annual Call for Nominations is circulated each year during the summer by e-mail and published concurrently on the Society web page.

The I-APS Young Investigator Award. The I-APS Young Investigator Award was established in 2002 to recognize outstanding photoscientific contributions by Society members who have held an independent research position for no more than five years at the time of application. The winner will present an award lecture at the upcoming Winter Conference and will receive up to $1000 to cover travel expenses associated with attending the conference.

Applications or nominations consist of a statement of independent research accomplishments, a curriculum vitae that includes the date of appointment to an independent research position and lists of publications, funding, and awards, and two letters of recommendation sent directly to the Chair of the I-APS Awards Committee. Deadline: late August - early December.

The I-APS Award in Photochemistry. The I-APS Award in Photochemistry was established in 1988 to recognize outstanding contributions by members of the Society to the advancement of the photochemical and photophysical sciences. The award recognizes achievements made during the past ten years of the nominee's career. The winner will present an award lecture at the upcoming Winter Conference and will be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending the conference.

Nominations consist of a detailed statement of the nominee's scientific achievements during the last ten years, a curriculum vitae and publications list. Seconding letters from colleagues familiar with the nominee's work are also helpful to the committee. Deadline: late August - early December.

I-APS Fellowship. The Society established the honor of Fellowship in 1993. Fellowship recognizes outstanding lifetime scientific achievements in photochemistry or contributions to either the science of photochemistry as a discipline or the furtherance of the society through service. Fellowship is limited to 4% of the membership of the Society and no more than two Fellows can be elected in a given year. Fellows may be requested to make a short presentation at the next Winter Conference and will receive a waiver of membership dues.

Nominations consist of statement describing the merit of the contribution to be recognized and should state clearly whether the award is for scientific or service contributions. Seconding letters are not required, but may be submitted. Nominees should be members of the Society. Exceptions to this requirement require special justification by the nominator. Deadline: late August - early December.

The G. Cilento Award. The G. Cilento Award was established in 1999 to facilitate attendance at I-APS Conferences by scientists and students working in Latin America, of age 35 or younger. The award provides Apex airfare and waiver of the conference registration fee. The awardee will present a short talk at the I-APS Conference.

Applications or nominations for the Cilento Award consist of a curriculum vitae, abstract of the proposed talk, indication of fluency in English, and a letter of recommendation from the research advisor if the applicant/nominee is a graduate or postdoctoral student. Deadline: October 1.

Gerhard Closs Student Awards. Professor Gerhard L. Closs was one of the outstanding chemists of the past century, receiving the 1991 A. C. Cope Award in chemistry from the American Chemical Society and the 1992 Award in Photochemistry from the Inter-American Photochemical Society. In addition to his contributions in photochemistry and other areas of chemistry, his contributions to the intellectual and social life of the chemical community are also fondly remembered. Professor Closs was a devoted teacher and mentor, and it is in remembrance of that spirit that the Inter-American Photochemical Society solicits contributions from graduate and undergraduate students for oral presentation at the I-APS Winter Conference on any subject involving the excited states of molecules. The winner will receive travel expenses (up to $500) to attend the meeting and present his/her paper.

Applications for the Gerhard Closs Award consist of a one page abstract for his/her paper, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from his/her research advisor. Deadline: October 1.