INTRODUCTION
The congress is organized by Betta Student Development Initiative (BSD), birthed by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund with the grant ID: (199173954). The congress is organized with the aim of sharing knowledge on food and environmental sustainability, as well as retraining postgraduate students and other participants on the best article drafting procedures, power point presentations and operational knowledge of chromatographic techniques.
THEME
The Role of Chemistry in Addressing Sustainable Food Security
SUB THEMES FOR ABSTRACT COLLECTION
*Integrating Best Available Technologies and Good Sustainability Practice in Food Preservation and Storage
*Best Practices in Post-Harvest Pest and Disease Management
*Chemistry and Innovative Food Packaging
*Waste to Wealth: Chemistry in Sustainable Agro-Waste Valorization
*Chemistry, Food Quality and Safety
*Sustainable Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence in Climate Smart Agriculture
ABSTRACT AND POSTER SUBMISSIONS
Submit your oral or poster abstract to pgnc24@gmail.com
Submissions begins 1st December 2024
Three poster prizes will be awarded to the best three posters presented at the congress
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process as soon as review results are collated. Please ensure that you provide sufficient details of the presenting author.
REGISTRATION
For both virtual and in-person registration in Nigerian Naira:
Final year Undergraduate students 5,000
Graduates (not working) 10,000
Postgraduate Students 20,000
Staff of Universities, schools, industries etc 35,000
Non RSC Student members 50,000
For students who are not RSC members, free RSC student membership will be processed for you for the year 2025 upon your registration for the congress as a Non RSC student member.
Please, also note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee. For accommodation booking, contact the Local Organizing Committee.
BURSARIES
Researcher Development and Travel Grant
RSC Researcher Development and Travel Grants are open to PhD students and early career scientists in both industry and academia wishing to undertake an activity that supports their research career. The activities applied can be virtual or in-person. Early career chemists in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants), working in academia, industry or any sector, within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).You can apply for up to £500 to support your participation in this event.
Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grant and we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.
https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/researcher-development-travel-grant/
Grants for Carers
With our Grants for Carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide. For more information on Grants for Carers, visit:
https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/grants-for-carers/
Accessibility Grants
With our Accessibility Grants, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs. For more information on Accessibility Grant, visit: https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/accessibility-grants/
PGNC congress registration refund
This is for award of twelve (12) students’, adjudged to have the best article presentation at the congress with two per sub theme and will be disbursed on the day of closing ceremony.
SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORTING ORAGNIZATIONS
A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies, institutions or persons who would like to promote their activities at the 1st Postgraduate Network in Chemistry (PGNC).
As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to sponsor social events or advertise in the book of abstract. Pls contact the organizing committee for rates.
Other sponsorships include:
Sponsoring students to attend the congress
Supporting the organization of the congress
*Gold Sponsorship : 1.5 Million Naira and above
*Silver Sponsorship : 1 Million Naira
*Bronze Sponsorship : 500,000 Naira
The congress is organized by Betta Student Development Initiative (BSD), birthed by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund with the grant ID: (199173954). The congress is organized with the aim of sharing knowledge on food and environmental sustainability, as well as retraining postgraduate students and other participants on the best article drafting procedures, power point presentations and operational knowledge of chromatographic techniques.
THEME
The Role of Chemistry in Addressing Sustainable Food Security
SUB THEMES FOR ABSTRACT COLLECTION
*Integrating Best Available Technologies and Good Sustainability Practice in Food Preservation and Storage
*Best Practices in Post-Harvest Pest and Disease Management
*Chemistry and Innovative Food Packaging
*Waste to Wealth: Chemistry in Sustainable Agro-Waste Valorization
*Chemistry, Food Quality and Safety
*Sustainable Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence in Climate Smart Agriculture
ABSTRACT AND POSTER SUBMISSIONS
Submit your oral or poster abstract to pgnc24@gmail.com
Submissions begins 1st December 2024
Three poster prizes will be awarded to the best three posters presented at the congress
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process as soon as review results are collated. Please ensure that you provide sufficient details of the presenting author.
REGISTRATION
For both virtual and in-person registration in Nigerian Naira:
Final year Undergraduate students 5,000
Graduates (not working) 10,000
Postgraduate Students 20,000
Staff of Universities, schools, industries etc 35,000
Non RSC Student members 50,000
For students who are not RSC members, free RSC student membership will be processed for you for the year 2025 upon your registration for the congress as a Non RSC student member.
Please, also note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee. For accommodation booking, contact the Local Organizing Committee.
BURSARIES
Researcher Development and Travel Grant
RSC Researcher Development and Travel Grants are open to PhD students and early career scientists in both industry and academia wishing to undertake an activity that supports their research career. The activities applied can be virtual or in-person. Early career chemists in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants), working in academia, industry or any sector, within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).You can apply for up to £500 to support your participation in this event.
Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grant and we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.
https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/researcher-development-travel-grant/
Grants for Carers
With our Grants for Carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide. For more information on Grants for Carers, visit:
https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/grants-for-carers/
Accessibility Grants
With our Accessibility Grants, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs. For more information on Accessibility Grant, visit: https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/funding/find-funding/accessibility-grants/
PGNC congress registration refund
This is for award of twelve (12) students’, adjudged to have the best article presentation at the congress with two per sub theme and will be disbursed on the day of closing ceremony.
SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORTING ORAGNIZATIONS
A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies, institutions or persons who would like to promote their activities at the 1st Postgraduate Network in Chemistry (PGNC).
As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to sponsor social events or advertise in the book of abstract. Pls contact the organizing committee for rates.
Other sponsorships include:
Sponsoring students to attend the congress
Supporting the organization of the congress
*Gold Sponsorship : 1.5 Million Naira and above
*Silver Sponsorship : 1 Million Naira
*Bronze Sponsorship : 500,000 Naira
