The Honored Student Award encourages and recognizes graduate students doing research in one of the areas represented by AOCS Divisions. Sponsored by the AOCS Foundation.
What does the recipient receive?
- Certificate
- Up to a US $500 travel allowance for U.S. and Canada residents [or up to a US $1,000 travel allowance for recipients residing outside of those countries]
- Complimentary AOCS Annual Meeting registration, lodging and Division meal ticket
- Opportunity to present an award lecture at the AOCS Annual Meeting
Who is eligible?
Current graduate students:
- who have not begun a career in their chosen field by May 1 of the presentation year:
- whose research is comprised of fats, oils and related fields
- who have never received the Honored Student 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
