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Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science


The Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science is awarded for outstanding contributions to analytical science.

Sponsored by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund.


2012 Winner

Professor Norman Doivichi

Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science 2012 Winner

Professor Norman Dovichi, University of Notre Dame


Rules & Criteria


  • Run biennially
  • Open to everyone without restrictions 
  • Candidates may NOT nominate themselves
  • A one page CV for the candidate, which should include the details listed in the Information for Nominators of Prizes, which can be viewed through the link on this page
  • A two page supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, which can be viewed through the link on this page
  • Nominations open on 1 September 2013 
  • Nominations close on 15 January 2014 
  • Previous winners of the SAC gold medal are not eligible for this award
  • Prize winners are chosen by the RSC Awards Sub-Committee
  • Prize winner receives £5000, a medal and a certificate        

Sponsor


We would like to thank the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund for their generous support of this prize.

Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund


Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund

The ACTF supports strategic Analytical Division activities. Trustees are elected members of the Analytical Division Council.

About Robert Boyle


Portrait of Robert Boyle by Johann Kerseboom, c. 1689
Robert Boyle (1627-1691) is widely regarded as being the first modern chemist after the publication of his work The Sceptical Chymist.

The prize was founded in 1981, its first recipient being Sir Alan Walsh in 1982.


Previous Winners

Previous winners

A list of previous recipients of the Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science, previously called the Robert Boyle Medal.

Make a Nomination

Information for Nominators of Prizes

Includes nomination requirements, selection procedure and timeframe information on making a nomination for an RSC Prize

Selection Criteria for RSC Prizes

Selection criteria to be addressed in the supporting statement and referees report