Entrants to two science writing competitions organised by the Royal Irish Academy in co-operation with The Irish Times have just over four weeks before their papers must be received for consideration.
The competitions are for biochemistry and for chemistry and both are open to entrants from Northern Ireland and the Republic.
The biochemistry competition is for undergraduate and graduate students in third-level institutions and cash prizes of £300 and £150 are available, sponsored by Yamanouchi Ireland Co Ltd.
There are two competitions for the chemistry section, one for students in second-level schools and one for third-level.
Winners will receive prizes of £250 and a John Coen bronze sculpture, sponsored by AGB Scientific Ltd.
Entrants to these competitions are asked to write a newspaper article suitable for the non-scientific reader, explaining any new topic in chemistry or biochemistry. It can cover medical, agricultural or industrial aspects but must be written in non-technical language.
Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on A4 paper and contain not more than 2,000 words.
Entrants are encouraged to use photographs, graphics or tables to illustrate their work.
The closing date for chemistry entries is Friday, January 8th, 1999 and for biochemistry entries is Monday, January 18th, 1999.
Five copies of the article should be submitted to: National Committee for Biochemistry or the National Committee for Chemistry, Royal Irish Academy, Academy House, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
The committee can also forward further details relating to competitions.