Chapter XII - 1451k - the University Offices - University of Cambridge
Chapter XII - 1451k - the University Offices - University of Cambridge
Chapter XII - 1451k - the University Offices - University of Cambridge
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FUNDS, STUDENTSHIPS, PRIZES, LECTURESHIPS, ETC.<br />
949<br />
The Managers in class (a) shall be appointed in <strong>the</strong> Michaelmas Term for a period <strong>of</strong> three years from<br />
1 January following <strong>the</strong>ir appointment.<br />
3. The income <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fund shall be applied at <strong>the</strong> discretion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Managers:<br />
(a) to provide <strong>the</strong> stipend, national insurance, and pension contributions <strong>of</strong> a Herchel Smith Fellow<br />
who shall conduct research in <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> medicinal chemistry for at least one year. The<br />
Fellowship shall be tenable for not more than two years. The annual stipend <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fellow shall<br />
be determined by <strong>the</strong> Managers;<br />
(b) to provide Studentships for persons who are, or are about to be, registered for <strong>the</strong> Ph.D. Degree<br />
in <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> medicinal chemistry. A Studentship shall be tenable for one year in <strong>the</strong> first<br />
instance and a Student may be eligible for re-election <strong>the</strong>reafter for not more than three fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
years.<br />
4. In <strong>the</strong> Michaelmas Term each year <strong>the</strong> Managers shall publish a notice giving <strong>the</strong> date by which,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> manner in which, applications are to be submitted.<br />
5. In any books, papers, or o<strong>the</strong>r publications containing <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> investigations carried out<br />
during <strong>the</strong> tenure <strong>of</strong> a Fellowship or Studentship, <strong>the</strong> title <strong>of</strong> Herchel Smith Fellow or Student shall be<br />
used wherever practicable.<br />
6. Any unexpended income in a financial year shall ei<strong>the</strong>r be added to <strong>the</strong> capital <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fund or<br />
accumulated for use as income in future years, as <strong>the</strong> Managers may determine.<br />
Fellow.<br />
Studentships.<br />
Unexpended<br />
income.<br />
HERCHEL SMITH RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FUND<br />
Grace 2 <strong>of</strong> 5 March 2008<br />
1. The sums received from Harvard <strong>University</strong>, in accordance with <strong>the</strong> bequest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> late Dr Herchel<br />
Smith, shall form a fund called <strong>the</strong> Herchel Smith Research Studentship and Research Fellowship<br />
Fund, which shall be used for <strong>the</strong> promotion and encouragement <strong>of</strong> research in Biochemistry, Molecular<br />
Biology, and Organic Chemistry, and related fields.<br />
2. The Fund shall be managed by a Committee <strong>of</strong> Managers which shall comprise five persons<br />
appointed by <strong>the</strong> General Board after consultation with <strong>the</strong> Councils <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Biological<br />
Sciences and <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Physical Sciences. Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Committee shall serve for four years from<br />
1 January following <strong>the</strong>ir appointment.<br />
3. The Committee shall meet at least once a year and shall meet periodically with a Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> Herchel Smith Advisory Committee to determine <strong>the</strong> field or fields in which awards shall<br />
be made and o<strong>the</strong>r matters <strong>of</strong> common interest which fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> intentions <strong>of</strong> Dr Herchel Smith in<br />
seeking to enhance collaboration between <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong>.<br />
4. The Fund shall be used to provide support for such number <strong>of</strong> Herchel Smith Research Studentships<br />
and Herchel Smith Research Fellowships in <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> as <strong>the</strong> Committee shall determine. In order<br />
to be eligible for a Studentship, a candidate must have been accepted to follow a course <strong>of</strong> research<br />
within <strong>the</strong> field(s) in which <strong>the</strong> Studentships have been advertised and have been admitted, or be<br />
seeking admission, by <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies as a registered Graduate Student <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> case <strong>of</strong> Fellows, not more than three years shall have elapsed between <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Ph.D. Degree at ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> or Harvard <strong>University</strong> and <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> appointment.<br />
5. The value <strong>of</strong> Studentships and Fellowships shall be determined by <strong>the</strong> Committee in consultation<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> Herchel Smith Advisory Committee, after taking account in <strong>the</strong> case <strong>of</strong><br />
Studentships <strong>of</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r financial resources that may be available. The stipend received by a Student<br />
shall normally comprise <strong>University</strong> and College fees, a sum for maintenance, and a contribution to<br />
departmental expenses.<br />
6. A Studentship or Fellowship shall be tenable for one or more years, as <strong>the</strong> Committee shall<br />
determine in each case; a Studentship may, at <strong>the</strong> discretion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Committee, be extended.<br />
7. The Managers shall make grants from <strong>the</strong> Fund to cover <strong>the</strong> expenses incurred <strong>of</strong> any colloquia,<br />
conference or o<strong>the</strong>r arrangement with Harvard <strong>University</strong> which supports Herchel Smith Research<br />
Students and Fellows in <strong>the</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>rance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir research and <strong>the</strong> administration costs <strong>of</strong> making <strong>the</strong><br />
awards.<br />
8. In any books, papers, or o<strong>the</strong>r publications containing <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> investigations carried out<br />
during <strong>the</strong> tenure <strong>of</strong> a Studentship, or Fellowship, <strong>the</strong> title ‘Herchel Smith Research Student’ or<br />
‘Herchel Smith Research Fellow’ shall be used wherever practicable.<br />
Title and<br />
Purpose.<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
Managers.<br />
Committee’s<br />
duties.<br />
Who is<br />
Eligible.<br />
Value.<br />
Tenure.<br />
Grants.