Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that Minerals is now inviting nominations for the Minerals 2023 Young Investigator Award. This prize will be given to one young investigator in recognition of their excellence in the field of mineralogy, mineral geochemistry and geochronology, economic mineral resources, mineral exploration, innovative mining techniques, and advances in mineral processing. All nominations will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee led by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Paul Sylvester.
The Prize:
–– CHF 2000;
–– Option to publish one paper free of charge in Minerals after peer review before the end of 2024;
–– An electronic certificate.
Eligibility and Requirements:
–– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 30 November 2023;
–– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of any of the following research fields: mineralogy, mineral geochemistry and geochronology, economic mineral resources, mineral exploration, innovative mining techniques, and advances in mineral processing;
–– Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination:
–– Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
–– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
–– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Schedule:
Open for nominations: 31 March 2023
Nomination deadline: 30 October 2023
Winner announcement: 31 December 2023
How to Submit Nominations?
The nominations must be submitted online.
Contact:
Ms. Suzie Song
Marketing Specialist
Email: suzie.song@mdpi.com
