A prize fund worth £1,100 is available in the annual Royal Irish Academy/Irish Times biochemistry science-writing competition.
Undergraduate and graduate students in third-level institutions, both North and South, can participate in the competition, which is sponsored by Yamanouchi (Ireland) Co Ltd.
Entrants are asked to write a newspaper article suitable for the non-scientific reader, explaining any new topic in biochemistry. It can cover medical, agricultural or industrial aspects, but it must be written in non-technical language.
While the article may focus on international developments, entrants should make reference to related research being conducted in Ireland, and also to any commercial sponsorship for the work.
Yamanouchi Ireland Co Ltd has provided a first prize of £800 with £300 for the runner-up. The winning author will also receive a bronze sculpture and the article will be published in The Irish Times.
Submissions should be typed double-spaced on A4 paper and contain not more than 1,500 words. Entrants are encouraged to use photographs, graphics or tables to illustrate their work.
Six copies of the article are required and authors should indicate what institutions they are attending and their year of study. The closing date for entries is Monday, March 26th, 2001. Entries should be sent to: National Committee for Biochemistry, Royal Irish Academy, Academy House, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
Further details are available from the RIA.
