Bourke Award
The Bourke Award enables distinguished scientists from overseas to lecture in the UK in the field of physical chemistry or chemical physics.
2011 Winner
Rules and Criteria
- Run annually
- Only for scientists who are not based in the UK
- Candidates are NOT permitted to nominate themselves
- One page CV for the candidate, which should include the details listed in the Information for Nominators of Awards, which can be viewed through the link on this page
- A one page supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, which can be viewed through the link on this page
- Works completed in the last 10 years will be given particular consideration by the awarding committee
- Nominations open 1 September 2011
- Nominations close 15 January 2012
- Award winner will be chosen by the Faraday Division Awards Committee
- Award winner receives £2000, a medal and a certificate
About the award
The Bourke Award, formerly the Bourke Lectureship, was instituted in 1954 by the Faraday Division to commemorate the name of Lieutenant Colonel Bourke, one of the RSC's benefactors, for the purpose of enabling distinguished scientists from overseas to lecture in the UK.
Previous Winners
A list of previous recipients of the Bourke Award, previously called the Bourke Lectureship.
Make a Nomination
Information for Nominators of Awards
Includes nomination requirements, selection procedure and timeframe information on making a nomination for an RSC Award
Selection Criteria for RSC Awards
Selection criteria to be addressed in the supporting statement
