de Gennes Prize

The RSC de Gennes Prize is for outstanding and exceptional work in the field of materials chemistry.

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
• Nominations open on 1 September 2012
• Nominations close on 15 January 2013
• Prize winners are chosen by the RSC Awards Sub-Committee
• Prize winner receives £5000, a medal and a certificate
  

About the prize

The RSC de Gennes Prize (previously advertised as the Prize for Materials Chemistry) was established in 2008.