From owner-chemistry@ccl.net Mon Jan 27 11:37:00 2014 From: "Steve Maginn maginn .. ccdc.cam.ac.uk" To: CCL Subject: CCL: MGMS Silver Jubilee Prize, 2014; call for nominations Message-Id: <-49606-140127113123-24327-6n6wftz2z9QioLgBgjAIWw~!~server.ccl.net> X-Original-From: "Steve Maginn" Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:31:21 -0500 Sent to CCL by: "Steve Maginn" [maginn-*-ccdc.cam.ac.uk] Call for Nominations: MGMS Silver Jubilee Prize To support postdoctoral and young independent researchers, and to recognise our Silver Jubilee, MGMS has established a Silver Jubilee Prize, awarded to outstanding young researchers in the field. Previous winners include Dr. Nick Besley, Dr. Graeme Day, Dr. Cherif Matta, Dr. Andreas Bender, Dr. Marcel Swart and Dr Lynn Kamerlin. Nominations are now sought for the 2014 Prize, which should be submitted to Membership Secretary, Dr. Steve Maginn (Maginn##ccdc.cam.ac.uk). The closing date is April 18th 2014. All aspects of each candidate's contributions to the field of molecular modelling and related areas (covering computational molecular science, including the development of methods, scientific hypotheses and insights, research presentations, patents, software and algorithms) may be considered by the Award Committee. Purpose: The purpose of the MGMS Silver Jubilee Prize is to benefit the field of molecular modelling and its research community, and in particular to support young researchers in the field and to increase recognition of MGMS. There are currently very few prizes for young molecular modellers, compared to many awards for more 'traditional' physical chemistry. Eligibility: Researchers (in academia or industry, with or without permanent positions) in molecular modelling, simulation and visualization, with up to 10 years of postdoctoral experience. Nominees should have no more than 10 years of postdoctoral experience at the closing date. Exceptions due to career breaks may also be considered at the discretion of the Award Committee (any such circumstances should be made clear in the application). Prize: A prize of GBP500 and a commemorative medal will be awarded to the successful candidate at the discretion of MGMS (if applications of high enough quality are not received, MGMS may decide not to award the Prize in any given year). Nominations: Candidates can be nominated by others or by themselves. An application should consist of: 1. A covering letter nominating the candidate (self-nominations are accepted). 2. A two-page c.v. of the nominee, including the date of award of their PhD. 3. A list of the nominee's publications and other research outputs, with the five most important indicated by asterisks. A very short (one short paragraph maximum) description of the importance of each of these five pieces of work should be given. 4. A one-page statement from the candidate of his/her achievements and the purposes of their research. 5. Supporting statements from two referees are also required: the nominator or candidate should arrange for the referees' statements to be sent directly to the MGMS Membership Secretary. Complete applications should be sent to the Membership Secretary of MGMS, and may be sent electronically. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all relevant documents are sent to the Secretary by the required date. Criteria: The Award Panel shall decide the Award based on their assessment of the contribution of the candidate to the field of molecular modelling, molecular simulation and molecular graphics (all relevant areas of molecular modelling and related fields); these include the impact of their work; and the potential of the candidate to make further such contributions. This judgement shall be based on published work (articles in refereed journals, books and other publications) and also on other contributions such as computer software, databases and associated technology of benefit to molecular modellers; other indicators of esteem in the research community (research seminars and conference presentations; other awards; participation in the activities of MGMS and other learned societies); activities in publicizing molecular modelling, in increasing public awareness and understanding of the field, and in related education; the recommendations of the Referees; and patents or other related research outputs in molecular modelling.