The Hans Kaunitz Award recognizes students conducting research related to fats, oils and detergent technology.
What does the recipient receive?
- Certificate
- US $1,000 honorarium
- Up to a $500 travel allowance
- Opportunity to present an award lecture at the AOCS Annual Meeting
Who is eligible?
Graduate students attending a university within the United States who have:
- been actively involved in research dealing with fats, oils, proteins, surfactants and related materials, with a high aptitude for research
- not previously received the Hans Kaunitz Award
How do I nominate someone?
Login to the Awards Portal to submit the following application materials.
- Complete application questions using the Awards Portal
- Letter of support from the student’s academic advisor
- At least one other letter of support from anyone familiar with the student’s academic endeavors
- University transcripts
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Abstract submitted for the current year’s AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
