About
SCI (Society of Chemical Industry) is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of today, across climate and planet and health and wellness. Founded in London in 1881 and in New York in 1894, and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1907, SCI brings together science and business through events, publications, awards, scholarships, and career support programs. The organization operates under the tagline 'Where Science Meets Business' and focuses on themes including agrifood, energy, health & wellbeing, materials, sustainability & environment, and science & innovation.
Funding Opportunities
RS/SCI Studentships
The RS/SCI Studentship scheme was established with a legacy left to SCI and the Royal Society (RS) by former SCI life member Sydney Andrew. The program provides funding for two Royal Society Fellows, giving them the opportunity to enlist a PhD student to support their research project. SCI has partnered with the Royal Society to fund PhD studentships that complement the existing Royal Society Industry Fellowship Scheme. These studentships support academic research into 'neglected science' - areas of science that, although of importance in agriculture and the chemical industry, receive scant attention from academic research. Industry Fellowship applicants can include a request for a PhD student in support of their research, with SCI currently funding a maximum of one PhD studentship for a successful Fellowship applicant per year, working in an appropriate research area.
Ramsay Memorial Fellowship
The Ramsay Memorial Fellowships were instituted in 1920 as a memorial to Sir William Ramsay (1852-1916), Britain's first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The Fellowships are offered to postdoctoral chemists who already have some postdoctoral experience of research but who are in the early stages of their career, so that they may initiate a programme of original and independent research. British Ramsay Fellowships are awarded annually to postdoctoral chemists of the requisite standard from the British Commonwealth, enabling them to conduct original and independent research at universities in the United Kingdom. The fellowships were established with a view to promoting the development of the science of chemistry by encouraging postdoctoral researchers to undertake original and independent research. Ramsay Fellows typically continue to work in the chemistry field after their Fellowships have ended, with many becoming Professors of Chemistry or occupying responsible positions in industry and public service.
Rideal Travel Bursary
Rideal Travel Bursaries are offered by the Sir Eric Rideal Trust, managed jointly by SCI (Society of Chemical Industry) and the RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry). The bursaries are offered twice per year to promising academic research workers in the general field of colloid and surface science, especially heterogeneous catalysis. Awards are designed to assist with travel, subsistence, or conference registration to attend international conferences or to visit relevant research institutions for study visits. The bursaries are named after Sir Eric Rideal, recognizing his contributions to the field. Awards of up to £250 will be made on a competitive basis to assist with travel to conferences within Europe, and up to £500 for conferences in another continent. The bursaries target scientists in the early stages of their careers, typically two to six years from commencing PhD studies. In the case of study visits, preference is normally given to those wishing to travel outside their country of residence, especially if they wish to work in a laboratory abroad. Applicants must be standard or student members of SCI or members of RSC, and must be either resident or studying in the UK. Applications with no link to the UK will not be considered. The bursaries are not available to applicants who are only SCI e-members or those who are not members of either society. Applications are accepted twice per year with specific deadlines and travel periods.
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