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Faraday Lectureship Prize


The Faraday Lectureship Prize is awarded for exceptional contributions to physical or theoretical chemistry.


2012 Winner

Professor Richard Saykally

Faraday Lectureship Prize 2012 Winner

Professor Richard Saykally, University of California, Berkeley


Rules and Criteria


  • Run biennially 
  • Open to everyone without restrictions  
  • Candidates are NOT permitted to nominate themselves
  • One page CV for the candidate, which should include the details listed in the Information of 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
  • Work published in the last 10 years will be given particular consideration by the awarding committee
  • Nominations open on 1 September 2013
  • Nominations close on 15 January 2014
  • Prize winners are chosen by the RSC Awards Working Group 
  • Prize winner receives £5000, a medal and a certificate        

Previous Winners

Previous winners

A list of previous recipients of the Faraday Lectureship Prize, previously called the Faraday Lectureship.

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