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CNC-IUPAC Travel Awards
CNC-IUPAC established a program of travel awards in 1982 to enable young scientists who are currently working at a Canadian institution to present their work at IUPAC-sponsored conferences. Preference will be given to nominees who are attending an IUPAC sponsored conference outside of Canada. Applicants should be within 10 years of having obtained their PhD. The awards are sponsored jointly by CNC-IUPAC’s company associates and the Gendron Fund, which was established in memory of a noted Canadian chemist who organized a highly successful IUPAC congress in Vancouver, BC in 1981. Although many IUPAC member countries have national committees that handle liaison with IUPAC, to the best of our knowledge, the Canadian National Committee is the only one that operates a travel awards program.
2026 CNC-IUPAC Travel Awards: Call for Nominations
The Canadian National Committee for IUPAC (CNC/IUPAC) established a Travel Awards program for early-career Canadian scientists in 1982. These Awards are financed jointly by the Canadian Society for Chemistry’s Gendron Fund and CNC/IUPAC’s Company Associates (www.cnc-iupac.ca).The Awards aim to enhance international exposure and scientific collaboration by supporting participation in IUPAC sponsored conferences.
Eligibility: Applicants must be within 10 years of earning their Ph.D. (excluding career interruptions), currently conducting research at a Canadian institution, and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Criteria: The criteria used in making these Awards include evidence of an active research program, either independently or as a key member of a team. The broadest range of contributions (including but not limited to peer-reviewed publications or equivalent industry reports or patents) will be considered. For those in academia, the ability to attract research funding (internal and external) will also be assessed, as will evidence of an inclusive research and training environment. Applications will be evaluated using a standardized rubric and dual ranking system based on research excellence and productivity, training and mentorship contributions, leadership in the discipline, and demonstrated efforts to foster inclusive, accessible, and equitable research environments.
Number of Awards: The CNC-IUPAC Travel Award may be received only once in your career.
Award Amount: The award amount is up to $2,500, paid in arrears after the secretary receives travel-expense receipts and a 150-word report on the conference.
How to Apply: There is no application form. Applications should include: 1) a short Curriculum Vitae (less than 5 pages), 2) two Letters of Reference, including one from someone not at the applicant’s university, research institution or company, 3) a cover letter outlining the name and location of the conference, a copy or link to the conference circular and the reasons why this conference fits your goals.
Applications should be submitted as one PDF file to the Chair of the Awards Committee, Professor Stefania Impellizzeri, at simpellizzeri@torontomu.ca. Referees should send letters of reference directly to Dr. Impellizzeri by email.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by return email; if acknowledgement is not received within 14 days, contact Dr. Impellizzeri by email. It is up to the applicant to ensure that their request is supported by adequate documentation.
Eligible Conferences: The conference must be an IUPAC-sponsored conference. Potential lists for 2026 can be found on the IUPAC website (http://www.iupac.org/) and in Chemistry International, the IUPAC magazine. Eligible conferences are often indicated as being affiliated with IUPAC on their web pages. Awards are made to attend the conference identified in the application. Changes in the proposed conference must receive prior written approval from the Chair.
Deadline to Apply: 15 September, 2025. Winners will be announced after the December meeting of CNC/IUPAC. All enquiries should be directed to the Secretary and Member of CNC-IUPAC: Dr. Homin Shin, Quantum and Nanotechnologies, National Research Council Canada, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6 Tel: 613-990-8326 National Research Council, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6. Email: Homin.Shin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
