FACS Projects and Sub-Projects in 2006-2007

  Last updated on 08 Aug., 2005     

Guideline for the application of the (continuation / renewal / starting) of FACS Projects and Sub-Projects in 2006-2007

Masato M. Ito (itomasa@t.soka.ac.jp)
FACS Coordinator of Projects

1. Outline of FACS Projects
1.1. Objective: Projects and Subprojects are aimed at activation of the specific fields of chemistry in the Asian Pacific region by enhancing international activities, such as communication and information exchange, symposia and workshops, preparation and organization of network, under the banner of FACS. They should work in cooperation with other FACS activities, such as organization of Asian Chemical Congress and publication of FACS Newsletters, as well as with international activities held by FACS member societies and their members. Through these activities, they should contribute to the progress of chemistry and societies in the Asian-Pacific region.

1.2. Structure: The official staffs of a Project consist of one Director and one Co-Director, while the official staff of a Sub-Project consists of one Director. It may have substructures as necessary.

1.3. Project Term: Project term is two years. It starts in January of the year next to ACC.

1.4. Seed money: FACS prepares seed money for Projects and Subprojects. Seed money for a Project is 500 US dollar for a year, while that for a Sub-Project is 200 US Dollar for a year.

For the "Duties of the Project Director s and Co-Directors" and the "Guideline for the Use of Seed Money", please refer to the "FACS Projects" page of the FACS web page (http://www.facs-as.org/).

2. Form for Application
Those who wish to apply for continuation, renewal, or starting of a FACS project are requested to submit a written application in line with the following one-page form to the FACS Executive Council (see 3. Details for Submitting application).

Application of the (continuation / renewal / starting) of FACS Projects and Sub-Projects in 2006-2007

1. Name of Project/Subproject: The name shall be brief (in two to five words) but clearly describing the profile of the project.

2. Staffs and Structure: Both the Director and Co-Director should be a member of the societies of FACS active membership. The two should belong to the different societies. Also briefly describe the sub-structure of the project, such as supporting staffs and cooperating groups/organizations as appropriate.

3. Proposal of Activities and Expected Outcome: Solid proposal for activities during the project term. The activities planned beyond 2007 may also be included. Note in this case, however, that even if the project is approved, it does not mean that the project shall be extended without application and review after two years.

4. Financial Briefs including the use of Seed Money: The seed money is just a 'seed' and the project is strongly encouraged to collect outside funds. Proposal of the use of seed money should also be described.

5. Recommendation: Although recommendation is not a requisite, a list of person(s) (with their contact addresses) who are willing to recommend the project and its staff candidates will help the ExCo to consider, in particular, the new project. The person(s) shall better belong to the FACS member societies other than the societies to which the directing staff candidates belong.

3. Details for Submitting Application
3.1 Address for Submission: The application is submitted either in an electronic (text, html, Word 98, or pdf file) or printed form to the FACS Coordinator of Projects:
E-mail: itomasa@t.soka.ac.jp
Prof. Masato M. Ito
Faculty of Engineering, Soka University,
Tangi-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan.
It is strongly encouraged to send a carbon copy to the FACS Secretary General:
E-mail: httrung@fpt.vn
Prof. Huyne Van Trung
Director, Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission
B48 Lang Ha – Hanoi, Vietnam

3.2 Deadline: The application should be arrived at the above addresses no later than June 15, 2005.

3.3 Note: Those who are preparing the application, in particular for starting of a new project, are encouraged to visit the above FACS web page and refer to the list of the current projects. Also please do not hesitate to contact with the Coordinator of Projects at itomasa@t.soka.ac.jp.

Calendar of FACS Projects 2006-2007

[2005]
June 15:
Deadline of the application for Projects in 2006-2007
The 11 ACC period:
Approval of Projects 2006-2007
Start of the succession of activities and preparation for new term
End of December:
Deadline of the proposals on the use of Project seed money for the next year

[2006]
January:
Start of the new Project term
End of November:
Deadline of the request of the seed money for 2006 (without special reason)
End of December:
Deadline of the proposals on the use of Project seed money for 2007

[2007] (Items in Italic correspond to the projects in 2006-2007)
January:
(Coordinator of Projects: Dissemination of the guideline of application for Projects in 2008-2009)
End of June (or at least two months before ACC):
(Deadline of the application of Projects in 2006-2007)
About one month before ACC:
Deadline of the intermediate report of the current Projects
The 12 ACC period:
(Approval of Projects in 2008-2009)
Start of the succession of activities
End of November:
Deadline of the seed money request (without special reason)
December:
Deadline of the final report of the current Projects
End of Project term

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