UNESCO/IUPAC
Postgraduate Course in Polymer Science
organized by the Institute of
Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech
Republic, v.v.i. in Prague
Postgraduate Course in Polymer Science under the auspices
and support of UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization) and IUPAC
(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) has
been organized in the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
since 1996. Over the years, more than about 80 young
researchers from different countries have participated in
the UNESCO/IUPAC Courses (see archive) and contributed to a
number of scientific projects.
For the course lectures, please look at the following web
site:
http://www.imc.cas.cz/unesco/index.html
The Course begins on October 1 every year and lasts ten
months. The program is open to young researchers who
obtained their degrees (MS, PhD or equivalent) in the
corresponding field of science not more than five years
ago. The applicants should be under 35, preferably under
30.
The participant of the UNESCO/IUPAC Course joins a current
research project led by an experienced supervisor from the
Institute (for research program of the Institute, see
http://www.imc.cas.cz). Preliminary contact with the
potential supervisor is recommended. The participant is
obliged to attend a series of lectures on various topics of
polymer science given by Institute specialists.
The official language of the Course is English; hence, good
command of English is a necessary condition for admittance.
The participants receive monthly scholarship of 8 000
CZK.
