The PerkinElmer Instruments Company sponsors a 2-part award presented yearly by the Composites Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students. At the time of application, master’s students must be in the first year of their program, and doctoral students must be in the first two years of their program.

The winner is selected based on a 250-word abstract describing their composites research. This abstract must be written by the student. The abstract is judged by a panel of industry representatives. The abstract is due by 27 January 2012 (see below). In the first year, the recipient receives a $1000 (USD) scholarship award and a plaque at ANTEC 2012. To be eligible for the second $1000 installment, the research described in the winning abstract must be presented in a paper at ANTEC 2013. Procedures for submitting papers to ANTEC 2013 will be found on SPE’s website, www.4SPE.org.

The winner will also receive $500 from the SPE Composites Division to offset travel costs to the ANTEC conferences.

To be considered for the 2012–2013 award, candidates must submit a 250-word abstract on their research and complete the form below. The abstracts and form must be emailed before 27 January 2012 to Klaus.gleich@jm.com.