1. Donald W. Breck Award
The Donald W. Breck Award Committee invites nominations for the 2025 Donald W. Breck Award. The Award will be given to an individual or to a group for outstanding contribution to the Molecular Sieve Science and Technology between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. For more information, visit the Breck Award page in the IZA Website.
The nominations should be sent by March 31 (MON), 2025, to the Chair of the Breck Award Committee:
Prof. Suk Bong Hong, POSTECH, Korea
sbhong@postech.ac.kr
2. Women Zeolite Science Award
New Award: "Women in Zeolite Science," Supported by Elsevier
Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2025, and the winner will be announced at the 21st International Zeolite Conference (IZC) in Dalian, China
Purpose: The Women in Zeolite Science Award celebrates women who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to zeolite and related porous materials science. It acknowledges outstanding achievements in research, innovation, applications, mentorship, career development, leadership, and dedication to the zeolite and related porous materials science community. This award showcases excellence in advancing zeolite and related porous materials science and seeks to inspire more women to contribute significantly to the field.
Eligibility and Conditions
Field of Research: Candidates must have demonstrated impactful contributions to the field of zeolite and related porous materials science within the five years preceding the upcoming International Zeolite Conference (IZC).
Professional Experience: Candidates must have at least five years of independent experience in zeolite and related porous materials research or related activities, which may include publishing impactful research, leading research projects, developing novel applications, demonstrating leadership in collaborations and field initiatives.
Assessment Period
The award focuses on achievements within the recent five-year period to highlight ongoing advancements in zeolite and related porous materials science.
Selection Criteria
1. Scientific Impact: Originality and significance of contributions to zeolite and related porous materials science, including breakthrough research (such as patents, key publications, etc.), development of pioneering research ideas (projects), creation of innovative applications (such as start-ups), introduction of new methodologies or technologies and others.
2. Leadership and Influence: Evidence of leadership roles (Principal Investigator, corresponding author), active collaboration (co-corresponding author, co-Principal Investigator), contributions to advancing zeolite and related porous materials science through both research (fundamental discoveries, process advancements) and engagement with the broader community, including service to national and international associations, journals, foundations, study programs and organizations related to zeolite and related porous materials science.
3. Professional Recognition: Awards, honors, grants, or other professional distinctions that emphasize the candidate’s influence and contributions to the zeolite and related porous materials science community.
Application Requirements
Candidates are required to submit: A two-page application summarizing their primary achievements and contributions to zeolite and related porous materials science, with a focus on the last five years.
A one-page CV outlining their background and relevant experience.
This award underscores our commitment to celebrating excellence in zeolite and related porous materials science and supporting the impactful contributions of women in the field.
Selection procedure
A three-member Award Committee is appointed by the IZA Council to evaluate the applications. The committee will be responsible for obtaining at least one independent opinion on each candidate from established researchers in the field of zeolite and related porous materials.
The winner will be invited to guest-edit a special issue of Microporous and Mesoporous Materials and contribute a Review Article.
Applications should be sent to the Secretary of the IZA: Prof. Natasa Zabukovec Logar <natasa.zabukovec@ki.si>