Mitsui Chemicals Starts Accepting Applications on September 1st for 2018 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award

July 25, 2017

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO:
Tsutomu Tannowa) (TOKYO:4183) announced that Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis
Science Award will begin accepting applications for the “2018 Mitsui
Chemicals Catalysis Science Award” on September 1st via web
site of the company.

Mitsui Chemicals established the Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science
Award in 2004 with the aim of contributing to the sustainable
development of chemistry and the chemical industry. This award is
designed to recognize researchers who have made outstanding achievements
in catalysis science.

Web Entry for the Award http://www.mitsuichem.com/techno/csa/index.htm

1. Awards
Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award (Up to one researcher)	Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement (Up to two researchers)
Eligible applicant (by the date of Apr. 1st 2017)	The researcher who made the best achievements in the catalysis science field.	The researcher who made the most original achievements in the catalysis science field.
47 years or younger	37 years or younger
Prize	A commemorative plaque and a cash prize of 5 million yen	A commemorative plaque and a cash prize of 1 million yen

2. Selection schedule
The winners will be selected by a selection committee organized by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., to consist of several world-class academic experts in catalysis science and a representative of Mitsui Chemicals.
Web entry start	September 1st, 2017
Deadline	December 31st, 2017
Announcement of winners	Around June 2018 on the website, specialized magazines, etc.
Award ceremony and Commemorative lectures	The winners will be requested to deliver commemorative lectures in Autumn 2018. The travel expenses including accommodation charges will be paid. The details will be announced later.