Invitation to submit nomination

INTRODUCTION

The annual Prize is intended to reward the best PhD graduate in the field of Polymer Science at a Malaysian Institution of Higher Learning. The prize to be awarded to the PhD graduate, who has demonstrated an outstanding academic contribution through his/her PhD’s work. The award is sponsored by Synthomer Sdn Bhd. The recipient will receive a cash prize and a certificate to be presented at the IKM’s Annual Chemistry Night (Malam Kimia).

PRIZE

RM 2,500.00 & Certificate

NOMINATION

The Prize will be opened to candidates who have received their PhD from a Malaysian based institution. Self-nomination is acceptable. Nomination should consist of the following:

  1. Completed Nomination Form together with supporting documents;
  2. A statement of support (not more than 300 words) from the Nominator, or in the case of self-nomination, from the Nominee: and
  3. A copy of the PhD certificate from the University (stating the date of award)

CRITERIA

The prize will be judged by a Panel of Judges based on the following criteria:

  1. Confirmation of the award of PhD between January 1st and December 31st of the previous year from a Malaysian Institution of Higher Learning (i.e. the prize to be awarded in 2026 will be based upon the nominee obtaining his/her PhD degree in 2025);
  2. The PhD thesis topic must be related to Polymer/Macromolecular Science;
  3. Evidence of transition to independence by the student in the PhD research programme;
  4. The quality and quantity of publications / outputs;
  5. The novelty of the student’s work and
  6. The student’s contribution to the advancement and communication of science in general.

Important note: Completed Nomination Form must reach IKM Secretariat latest by 30th August 2026.

INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA
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Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-77283272 / +603-77283858
Fax: +603-77289909
(Attn: ChM Azizi)
Email: azizi@ikm.org.my

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