Call for Nominations: CHANCE Awards

The CHANCE (CHinese Alliance for urbaN Climate and Environment) is pleased to announce two awards to advance scientific research and practical implementation related to urban climate and environment in China and worldwide:

• CHANCE Rising Scholar Award

Awarded to one or two early career scientists (≤ 10 years post-PhD) whose work and potential are shaping the future of urban climate and environmental research through innovation, impact, leadership, and contributions to the CHANCE community.

• CHANCE Distinguished Contribution Award

Awarded annually to one scientist in recognition of outstanding and sustained contributions to urban climate and environmental science, with demonstrated influence on research, practice, policy, and community-building, and demonstrated leadership in advancing the CHANCE mission and strengthening collaboration across the Chinese and global urban climate and environment research communities.

Nomination Materials:

1. Nomination Letter, which includes the nominator's name, title, institution, and contact information, and details how the nominee meets the selection criteria (< 2 pages).
2. Curriculum Vitae, which includes the candidate's name, address, email, history of employment, degrees, research experience, honors, memberships, and service to the community (committee work, advisory boards, etc.).

Submission:

Please send materials to: FIND_CHANCE2026@hotmail.com with a subject "Rising Scholar Award__Your Name" or "Distinguished Contribution Award__Your Name".

Deadline: April 1, 2026

The establishment of the two awards not only promotes and carries forward the spirit of science, but also conveys profound expectations for the academic community. We hereby openly invite nominations from the academic sphere and sincerely welcome research institutions, academic organizations, and experts and scholars to actively recommend outstanding talents. Let us jointly witness and advance this milestone academic honor.

CHANCE Logo Design Competition

CHANCE (CHinese Alliance for urbaN Climate and Environment) invites the public to submit designs for its official logo. The submitted design shall reflect urban climate and environment themes, scientific rigor, collaborative spirit, as well as the mission of CHANCE.

Key Information

1. Eligibility: Individual participants (no restrictions on nationality or professional background).
2. Prize: RMB 3,000 (1 winner).
3. Selection Method: Shortlisted entries will be selected through anonymous voting by CHANCE members, followed by final evaluation by the committee.

Submission Requirements

1. The design should be easily recognizable and scalable, suitable for various applications such as websites, reports, conference materials, and social media.
2. Submitted designs must include both a transparent-background PNG file and editable vector format files (e.g., AI, EPS, SVG).
3. Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026.
4. Please send design files to: FIND_CHANCE2026@hotmail.com
5. Email Subject: "Logo Competition_Your Name"

Statement

The winning design will be used as the official CHANCE logo. The copyright and related intellectual property rights of the winning work will belong to CHANCE from the date of the award announcement. The association has the right to modify, reproduce, distribute, and display the work, and to use it for various publications, promotions, collaborations, and other legal activities, including but not limited to non-commercial and commercial purposes. The author shall no longer claim any rights to the work.