SETAC/ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research Grant

SETAC/ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: December 02, 2025

Summary

The SETAC/ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research recognizes outstanding contributions in metals-related environmental studies. Sponsored by the International Copper Association, this annual award provides up to $5,000 to a graduate student or recent graduate engaged in impactful research on the fate and effects of metals. Candidates must be active SETAC members and have published relevant work in peer-reviewed journals within the last two years, ensuring ongoing commitment to environmental research.

Overview

The International Copper Association (ICA) Chris Lee Award for Metals Research is awarded annually and is sponsored by ICA. It was initiated by the society to recognize the leadership and technical contributions by the late Chris Lee. It provides up to US $5,000 to a single graduate student or recent graduate who has focused on research related to the fate and/or effects of metals in the environment. A key consideration for this award is that the recipient will continue research on metals-related environmental issues, and funding will be provided by ICA toward the recipient’s ongoing research.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees must be a graduate student or recent graduate (less than 2 years since the completion of their studies) who is expected to continue research in metals-related environmental fate and/or effects issuesNominees must have published in a peer-reviewed journal on metals-related subject within two years prior to the award date (prior to the year the nomination packet being submitted).Nominees must be an active SETAC member at Explorer level or higher. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.