Solvation Science Student Challenge (S3C)
Together with RESOLV, explore how solvent molecules influence the selectivity of a reaction!
Take part in RESOLV’s mission to overcome the traditional view of solvent molecules as passive spectators and to consider them as active reactants instead. Use literature research, your knowledge and your creativity to derive a new model that is able to reliably predict the selectivity of a reaction and also takes the influence of the solvent into account.
✅ Completed 🏆 Prize EUR 3,600 prize pool + partnership programs with RESOLV + exclusive events
🌎 Scope International - open to students, PhD students and Postdocs from all over the world
November 26 - January 24: Qualification phase
In the qualification phase you have the opportunity to submit your innovative approaches and solutions for the Solvation Science Student Challenge.
You can compete as an individual, form your own team and collaborate with colleagues & commilitions, or join an existing team.
Whether alone or in a team, you have until Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:59PM to submit your solution via our platform - more information on this can be found in the "Submissions" tab and in the FAQ.
Until 15 February: Interim Evaluation
All participants will receive detailed feedback from RESOLV experts on their approach and a recommendation on whether to remain in the Challenge.
February 15 - March 31: Refinement Phase
Based on the above feedback, each participant/team will receive an individual milestone plan and work assignment to further elaborate their concepts in the next phase.
In any case, this work assignment includes a mandatory pitch video on your approach.
By March 31, all participants must submit their final concepts and the video via the platform.
April 01 - April 29: Selection of the Winners
The final concepts will be reviewed again by experts and the winners of the Challenge will be selected.
June 08: Prize-Ceremony
During the exclusive RESOLV Summer School the winners will be honored.