Polish Chemical Society - Gdańsk Branch
The Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Chemical Society constitutes a regional unit of the Polish Chemical Society, aimed at integrating the scientific community related to chemistry and allied sciences, as well as supporting chemistry teachers and cooperating with schools in the Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships. The Branch brings together researchers, educators, doctoral candidates, and students representing diverse chemical and interdisciplinary fields.
The activity of the Gdańsk Branch focuses on supporting scientific research, organizing conferences, seminars, and lectures, as well as promoting and popularizing chemical sciences among a wide audience. The Branch actively cooperates with academic centers, research institutes, schools, and representatives of the chemical industry and related sectors. Particular attention is paid to the development of the young generation of scientists, creating a space for the exchange of experiences, presentation of research results, and building scientific networking.
Branch Headquarters
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk
ul. Wita Stwosza 63
80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
Competitions
Best Doctoral Theses
Regulations of the Award of the Polish Chemical Society Gdańsk Branch and the Deans of the Faculty of Chemistry UG, Faculty of Chemistry PG, and Faculty of Pharmacy GUMed.
Awards and Rules
An annual award of the Gdańsk Branch of the PTChem and the Deans of WCh UG, WCh PG, and WF GUMed is established for the best doctoral dissertation prepared at each of the mentioned Faculties.
Award Amounts:
- 🏆 5000 PLN – for the Award Laureate
- 🎖️ 1000 PLN – for two distinctions (funded by the Deans)
All doctoral theses of a given Faculty, the public defense of which took place between January 1 and December 31 of a given year, are admitted to the competition.
Selection Procedure
-
1
Appointment of the Committee (by March 15)
At each Faculty, the Dean appoints a Committee consisting of: the Dean (Chairperson), a representative of the Board of the Gdańsk Branch of PTChem, and professors representing various specialties of the Faculty.
-
2
Selection of the Laureate
The Committee selects the Award Laureate and grants two distinctions.
-
3
Approval
The Faculty Council approves the selection of the Award Laureate and the granting of two distinctions at the nearest meeting.
-
4
Award Ceremony
The presentation of the Award (Diploma and cash prize) and distinctions takes place at a community ceremony organized by the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Chemical Society in cooperation with the Deans of the Faculties.
Best Master's Theses
Regulations of the Award of the Polish Chemical Society Gdańsk Branch for the best master's thesis in the field of chemistry.
Who can participate?
Graduates who defended their master's thesis in a given academic year at one of the following faculties may apply for the award:
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk
- Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk
Important Rules:
- 👤 Only single-author theses may be submitted.
- 📈 Any number of theses from a given Faculty may aspire to the title of the best master's thesis.
Competition Procedure
-
1
Submission of theses (by October 20)
The Head of the Department/Division submits the thesis together with the opinion of the supervisor and the reviewer to the Chairperson of the Committee appointed by the Dean.
-
2
Substantive evaluation
The Committee (Dean/Vice-Dean, PTChem representative, professors) performs the evaluation.
An essential element of the evaluation is the graduate's documented scientific achievement related to the work.
-
3
Decision (by November 20)
The Committees adopt a resolution on granting awards and distinctions, and then submit applications for acceptance to the PTChem Branch Board.
-
4
Announcement of results and award presentation
Lists of laureates are announced at the General Meeting of Branch Members. Awards (cash prizes) are presented during graduation ceremonies at the Faculties.
The Committee may appoint additional reviewers (also from outside the Faculty). The Committee also reserves the right not to grant the award or distinctions in a given year.
