Palermo, 2-Jun-2015 - Mario Pagliaro, a chemistry and solar energy scholar based in Sicily at Italy's Research Council, has delivered the evaluation report of an important research project in chemistry at France's Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Paris).

The report is the second of a series initiated in 2014.

Providing relevant funding for project-based research in all fields of science to public research organisations and to private companies, France's national Agency invites eminent foreign scientists to review proposals.

Following peer review, the accepted proposals receive significant funding aimed to enhance the competitiveness of French research in Europe and across the world.

"Acting as reviewer for such prestigious institution -- says Dr Pagliaro -- is a welcome opportunity to enhance the standing and the influence of research carried out in Sicily".

Dr Pagliaro is also an active reviewer for the Royal Society (United Kingdom) and the Pazi Foundation (Israel).