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Khorana Prize


The Khorana Prize recognises outstanding achievement award for research at the chemistry and life science interface.


2012 Winner

Professor Lewis Kay

Khorana Prize 2012 Winner

Professor Lewis Kay, University of Toronto


Rules & Criteria


  • Run biennially
  • Open to all without restrictions
  • Candidates may NOT nominate themselves
  • 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
  • Prize winners are chosen by the RSC Awards Working Group
  • Prize winner receives £5000, a medal and a certificate       

About the award


The RSC Khorana Prize was established in 2008.


Previous Winners

Khorana Prize Previous Winners

2008 - present

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