Neu-Isenburg/Germany, November 2014. DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts (DC&F) is now calling for entries to the 2015 Fluorine Chemistry Student Award – a new Award that honours outstanding achievements in the field of fluorine research.

The Award is open to entries from students at the Master’s or Ph.D. level and professionals with a maximum of two years in employment in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) who have clearly demonstrated a high level of quality research in their particular field of fluorine chemistry. 

Entries should not only add valuable insights within their particular field of research, but also to the broader scientific community, as well as demonstrating potential to provide solutions for today’s major challenges. 
Following an in-depth review of all nominations, the successful participant will be determined by a panel of independent judges consisting of representatives from industry, scientific research and relevant trade media. The Award will comprise of a certificate and €1500 (euros) prize money, which will be presented to the winner during the ACHEMA exhibition (June 15–19, Frankfurt, Germany).

Detailed information about the Award, including registration forms, is available on the Internet at http://lp-dcf.dupont.com/2015-fluorine-chemistry-student-award.html.

Submissions must be in English and must reach DuPont no later than 20th March 2015. They can be submitted electronically after registration via the web page above. 

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Contact:
DuPont de Nemours (Deutschland) GmbH
Horst Ulrich Reimer
Hugenottenalle 173-175, 63263 Neu-Isenburg/Germany
Public Relations Manager Europe, Middle East, Africa
Performance Chemicals & Fluoroproducts
Tel.: +49 (0) 6102 18-1297
horst-ulrich.reimer@dupont.com