Sponsored by The International Copper Association
The SETAC / ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research, sponsored by The International Copper Association and initiated by the Society to recognize the leadership and technical contributions by the late Dr. Chris Lee, provides up to $5,000 to a graduate student or recent graduate who has focused on research related to the fate and/or effects of metals in the environment. A key consideration for this award is that the recipient will continue research on metals-related environmental issues and funding will be provided by ICA toward the recipient’s ongoing researc
Eligibility (per the desires of the sponsor)
- Candidates must be a graduate student or recent graduate (less than 2 years since studies) who is expected to continue research in metals-related environmental fate and/or effects issues
- Candidates must have published in a peer-reviewed journal on metals-related subject within 2 years prior to the award application deadline
- Applicants must be SETAC members in good standing
Application Instructions
Nomination packages can be submitted by:
- By members of the technical committee of ICA who have reviewed the literature
- By SETAC members who are aware of graduate students or recent graduates who have published in the prior two years and who are continuing work on metals-related issues
- By candidates themselves who are graduate or recent graduate students who feel they meet the criteria.
An application package containing, in order, the following materials must be submitted to be considered for the Award.
- Cover page containing the title of the Award, name and mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant
- A curriculum vitae (4 pages maximum)
- A letter describing research and future plans
- A copy of relevant publications described in letter
- One high-resolution photo
- A one-page biography
- Candidates should support their evaluation package with letters from any or all of their major professors, graduate committee members, and research associates who are familiar with both their work performance and the nature of their research.
Selection Process
All proposals will be evaluated by the Global Award Committee based on the quality and originality of the research and the contribution of the applicant, the significance of the findings to the metals industry and the proposal to continue the work in the field. Candidates who do not speak English as a native language may benefit from pre-submission review for grammar and content. (SETAC will not be responsible for pre-submission review.)
Award Requirements
Copies of any article, paper, or manuscript prepared under the Award are required from the recipient. These should be sent electronically or by mail to the SETAC Office. Publications resulting from work under the Award should bear the following statement:
“This research was made possible [in part] by the ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the ICA or SETAC.”
Progress and financial reports will be due annually.
For further information contact Rebecca Bundschuh
