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Nyholm Prize for Education


The Nyholm Prize for Education is awarded for outstanding accomplishment in education relating to the chemical sciences.

Rules and Criteria


  • Run biennially
  • Open to everyone without restrictions 
  • Candidates are permitted to nominate themselves
  • Nominations open on 1st September 2008
  • Nominations close on 31st January 2009
  • Prize winners are chosen by the RSC Awards Sub-Committee
  • Prize winner receives £5000, a medal and a certificate

About the prize


This prize was established to commemorate the life and work of Sir Ronald Nyholm, president of the Royal Society of Chemistry from 1968 to 1970.

The Prize was formerly known as the Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship and was awarded by the Education and Dalton Division in alternate years.  The Nyholm Prize for Education continues to recognise achievements by those working in education in the chemical scientists, whilst the Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry rewards those in the field of inorganic chemistry.


Current Winner

Nyholm Prize for Education Winner

David Kumar, Florida Atlantic University, USA


Previous Winners

Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship Winners

Winners of the Nyholm Prize for Education, previously known as the Sir Ronald Nyholm Lectureship and run in alternate years by the Education Divison.

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Information for Nominators of Prizes

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