2013 RSC Prizes and Awards
Nominations for the 2013 RSC Prizes and Awards are now open, please use the links to find out more details and the criteria for each Prize and Award.
Closing date is 15 January 2013
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Applied Inorganic Chemistry Award
for outstanding contributions to the development of any branch of inorganic chemistry, which has an application in industry
B
To recognise eminence in organic chemistry, which has not previously been rewarded by the RSC
For work of exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency or a related field
On an analytical topic, by a graduate of a British or Irish University. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Outstanding research in any aspect of bioinorganic chemistry
For a young scientist in any field covering the practice and teaching of analytical science. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
To enable distinguished scientists from overseas to lecture in the UK in the field of physical chemistry or chemical physics
For outstanding innovative research in the area of computational chemistry, including both quantum chemistry and molecular simulations
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For three outstanding chemists from overseas to give lectures in the British Isles
For outstanding innovative research on the dynamics of molecules
Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year
To recognise an individual's contribution to the commercialisation of research
For the most meritorious contributions to chemistry.
To enable scientists working in collaborative research teams with both chemistry and the life sciences disciplines to be promoted and rewarded
Outstanding achievement award recognising the contribution of an individual to the chemical sciences industry
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Dalton Young Researchers Award
For inorganic research chemists under 27 years of age
For outstanding contributions to, and advancement of, the field of materials chemistry. The award will alternate between those specialising in the broad areas of soft matter and of...
For outstanding and exceptional work in the field of materials chemistry
To recognise exceptional voluntary services over a period of years to the RSC Analytical Division
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For continuing high level contribution to education in the chemical sciences
Outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy. Sponsored by Procter & Gamble
Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division Early Career Award
For exceptional contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.
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Sir Edward Frankland Fellowship
For the encouragement of research in organometallic chemistry or the co-ordination chemistry of transition metals.
G
To recognise exceptional and sustained contributions to the area of materials chemistry
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Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes
Awarded for the most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry and published results of those investigations
To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 35.
Higher Education Teaching Award
For outstanding teaching skills and/or development of innovative materials/methods in higher education
Outstanding research in homogeneous catalysis
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For studies leading to understanding of reaction mechanisms in any branch of inorganic chemistry and by any methods
Inspiration and Industry Award
To recognise the contribution of an individual in industry to the outreach, promotion or teaching of the chemical sciences
For work at the interface between chemistry and other disciplines.
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To recognise and promote the importance of inter- and multi-disciplinary research between chemistry and the life sciences
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For an RSC member who has done the most to advance the science of chemistry
Outstanding research in any aspect of inorganic chemistry
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For the most meritorious contributions to physical chemistry or chemical physics
Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award
To reward an individual for creativity and excellence in the application of materials chemistry in industry
For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 45
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Outstanding accomplishment in education relating to the chemical sciences
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Organic Industrial Chemistry Award
For the application of organic chemistry in an industrial context by a person or team.
For studies of stereochemistry related to structure, reactivity or synthesis
Organometallic Chemistry Award
For any aspect of the organic chemistry of the main group and transition metals
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For contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 55
Perkin Prize for Organic Chemistry
For sustained originality and achievement in research in any area of organic chemistry. Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Physical Organic Chemistry Award
For the relationship between structure and molecular behaviours in chemistry, associated lecture to be know as the Ingold Lecture
R
For a leading analytical scientist. Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
For contributions to organic chemistry from a researcher over the age of 55
S
For a teacher or other professional who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of chemical sciences
Outstanding and sustained contributions to analytical science which has led to developments of seminal importance to chemical analysis.
Soft Matter and Biophysical Chemistry Award
For outstanding and innovative research in soft condensed matter and/or the application of physico-chemical techniques to biological problems
For outstanding and innovative research on the behaviour of chemical systems at surfaces or interfaces
For the contributions of chemical sciences to sustainable energy
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Award
For the development of new methods or strategies employed in the construction of organic molecules
T
To reward and promote innovation and creativity through teamwork in industry
For advances in chemistry
For the contributions of chemical science to occupational and environmental toxicology
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Young Industrialist of the Year Award
To recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to industry in the early stages of their career
