A-Z List
A complete listing of all RSC awards, funding, medals and lectureships.
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The lecture should deal with the relationship between heterocyclic chemistry and biological activity
Analytical Division Distinguished Service Award
Recognises exceptional voluntary service over a period of years to the Analytical Division of the RSC
AD School's Analyst Competition
The only national analytical competition for secondary schools
Analytical Separation Methods Award
Includes all aspects of chromatography, solvent extraction and other phase separations but excludes masking reactions in single phase systems.
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Awarded for eminence in organic chemistry and includes a prize of £2000
Awarded for work in the field of molecular sieve zeolites to applicants under 37 years
Related to organic chemistry
Beilby Medal and Prize (RSC/SCI/IoM)
Recognises work of exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency or a related field
Ronald Belcher Memorial Lectureship
Awarded, and the lecture given, annually on an analytical topic by a graduate student of a British or the Republic of Ireland University
Awarded for the development of new analytical methods using bioanalytical techniques.
Concerned with new advances in the understanding of the structure and behaviour of lipid membranes or membrane proteins at the molecular level.
Awarded for the purpose of enabling distinguished scientists from overseas to lecture in the UK in the field of physical chemistry or chemical physics
Awarded biennially to an analytical scientist working overseas who has made outstanding contributions to analytical science
S F Boys-A Rahman Lectureship (RSC)
Awarded biennially in recognition of outstanding innovatory research in the area of computational chemistry
A new award from the RSC - aimed at primary and secondary school age pupils.
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Recognises outstanding contributions to medicinal or computational medicinal chemistry
Promotes the interchange of chemists between Britain and overseas countries
Emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the areas which fall between inorganic chemistry and biochemistry and between organic and catalytic chemistry
Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation Award
Includes the identification and quantitative determination of chemical substances and the development, improvement or promotion of the use of instrumental techniques.
Awarded to a scientist working on the development and application of new chemical tools that advance our understanding of chemical biological processes.
Awarded for the elucidation of the nature of individual reactive collisions of atoms and molecues and of energy transfer.
Chemistry of Noble Metals and their Compounds Award
Awarded to a scientist working in the field of noble metals and their compounds, including advances in electroplating and refining technology.
Chemistry of Transition Metals Award
This award covers general and electrochemical aspects of the chemistry of transition metals.
Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognises an individual's contribution to the commercialisation of research in chemical science
Available to undergraduates and postgraduates for travel to RSC conferences
Awarded to recognise significant new methods in this area and/or calculations which improve our understanding of chemical processes.
Most meritorious contributions to experimental chemistry for applicants under 40 years of age
Awarded for studies leading to new concepts in corrosion science and technology
Rewarding a lifetime achievement in contributing to chemistry-related research in an industrial environment.
Used to support curriculum development in higher education
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Dextra Carbohydrate Chemistry Award
Closely associated with the RSC Carbohydrate Chemistry Group, the winner's lecture may deal with any area of carbohydrate chemistry
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Education Division H.E. Teaching Awards
Designed to disseminate good practice in HE teaching
Education Division Schools Education Award
Awarded to a teacher or other professional who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of the chemical sciences
A source of small amounts of financial support for novel educational activities.
Electrochemistry Award - the Geoffrey Barker Medal
This award covers all types of electrochemical studies.
Environmentally Friendly Polymers Award
Awarded for studies leading to new concepts or technologies in polymers whose applications lead to lower environmental impact.
Enzyme Chemistry Award - the Charmian Medal
Awarded for the most meritorious studies on the structure or mode of action of enzyme systems.
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Preferably awarded to physical/theoretical chemists
Awarded for studies leading to new flavours or fragrances, novel technologies or analytical methods for the analysis or manufacture of existing products.
Awarded every three years to the member of the RSC who has made the most meritorious contributions to the knowledge of the relationship between chemistry and botany
Awarded for studies, including analytical, that provide new insights into the science of food chemistry.
Sir Edward Frankland Fellowship
Awarded biennially for the encouragement of research in organometallic chemistry or the co-ordination chemistry of transition metals
Sir Edward Frankland Prize Lectureship
Awarded for meritorious contributions to pure and applied research in the field of organometallic chemistry
Fuel Cell Science and Technology Award - Francis Bacon Medal
Awarded for the development of novel chemical science and technology leading to practical fuel cell design and operation.
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Covering studies of the chemical composition of the earth.
Awarded for the design, development and implementation of novel chemical products of processes which have the potential to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous s...
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Awarded to a British theoretical or physical chemist who is under 32 years of age
Deals with advances in any area of carbohydrate chemistry
This award covers the synthesis, structure determination and reasons of all types of heterocyclic compounds.
Awarded for the development of novel chemical science and technology leading to practical fuel cell design and operation.
Available to a researcher in organic chemistry. Next closing date for nominations: To Be Announced
High Throughput Drug Discovery Methodologies Award
Awarded for ground-breaking innovations that have enabled a significant acceleration of the drug discovery process.
Awarded for the development of novel homogeneous catalysts or new homogeneously catalysed reactions, but excluding biocatalysis.
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Recognises major contributions to, and innovations in, chemical and chemical-based industry
Through these awards, the RSC bestows the highest accolade on members of the chemical science community
Sir Christopher Ingold Lectureship (RSC)
The lecture should deal with the relationship between structure and re-activity in chemistry
Three awards of £4000 available to reward and promote innovation and creativity in industry
Covers any aspect of inorganic biochemistry.
To draw attention to the importance of interdisciplinary studies
J
Lecture should deal with the general theme Chemistry in Relation to the Environment
J W T Jones Travelling Fellowship
Available to chemists wishing to spend a minimum of one month in a scientific laboratory abroad.
Journals Grants for International Authors
Available to support international authors who publish in RSC journals wishing to visit other countries.
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This new award marks the significant contributions of Lord Lewis, to both Chemistry and the advancement of science policy. Closing Date: 30 November 2007
The lecture should deal with the description of new knowledge
Medal awarded every three years to a member of the RSC who has done the most to promote the science of chemistry by research
Prize of £2000 made biennially for excellence in physical organic chemistry
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Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement
Nominations for this award are invited biennially. The next deadline is 31 March 2006
Nominations for this award are invited annually with a deadline of 30 September
Macro Group UK Young Researchers' Medal
Nominations for this award are invited annually with a deadline of 30 September
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Award
Awarded for studies leading to improved methods in magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Main Group Element Chemistry Award
Awarded for studies in all aspects of the chemistry of the s and p block elements, but excluding organic compounds of carbon.
Awarded for the most meritorious contributions to physical chemistry or chemical physics. Applicants must be under 34 years of age
Science journalism work experience offered to a young RSC member
Awarded for studies leading to improved techniques for the identification and analysis by mass spectrometry.
Covering contributions to the study of the chemistry of materials.
Includes the structure, synthesis and mode of action of materials used in medicine and veterinary science.
Awarded to a British Chemist who is under 32 years of age for promising original investigations in chemistry
Awarded for notable contributions to organic chemistry
Biennial award is given in the general area of inorganic chemistry
MSc Studentships - Chemists in Industry / Public Service
Awarded to members of the RSC who are employed in industry or public service, with the opportunity to obtain advanced training leading to an MSc in Analytical Chemistry/Science
Deals with the relation between chemistry and either botany or mineralogy
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Awarded for advances in the science and engineering of molecular-sized machines
Natural Product Chemistry Award
Includes the structure, stereochemical and synthetic aspects of natural product chemistry.
Including all chemistry on the nucleic acods and their components, catalysis, novel chemistry and chemical reactions applied to nucleic acids.
Silver medal and £500
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Awarded for studies leading to improved methods for the identification and monitoring of chemical species by optical spectroscopy.
Organic Reaction Mechanisms Award
Covering the studies of the mechanisms of organic reactions.
Organometallic Chemistry Award
The award includes any aspect of the chemistry of the main group and transition element organic compounds.
Overseas Conference Travel Grants
Awarded to members of the RSC Analytical Division
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The lecture deals with advances in any branch of organic chemistry
Covering advances in the chemical synthesis of peptides, new understanding of protein structure and function, or for new insights into protein-protein interactions and protein fold...
Awarded for studies of the interaction of light with chemical systems.
Awarded for novel approaches to chemical process technology, leading to superior process economics and reduced environmental impact.
Public Activities Small Grants Scheme
Support activities promoting the public awareness of chemistry and the chemical sciences
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Reaction Kinetics and Mechanisms Award
Relating to the principles governing reaction rates and mechanisms.
Theophilus Redwood Lectureship
Awarded, and the lecture given, annually by a leading analytical scientist
Research Councils' Graduate Schools, Funding to attend
Available to postgraduate students
Assists RSC members in their research by the provision of grants of up to £2000
The scholarship is to enable an established water scientist from a selected European country to visit the United Kingdom to conduct research
The lecture, which should review progress in any branch of organic chemistry, is given biennially on the occasion of the RSC's Annual Congress
Recognises outstanding non-academic service to the work of the RSC
RSC Prize in Analytical Chemistry
Awarded for the best performance in analytical chemistry/science in an approved degree course
Apply for funding for travel or research
RSC/EPSRC Analytical Science Studentships
Awarded through research supervisors for research projects likely to make important contributions to the advancement of analytical science in the UK
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Awarded biennially to someone who has made outstanding contributions to analytical science, principally through research, but also noting education, consultancy and service to the ...
Awarded to a scientist under the age of 35, working in any field covering the practice and teaching of the analytical sciences
Awarded for chemical input into the design of novel sensors or novel applications of existing sensors.
The lecture should deal with the chemistry of natural products
Skinner Prize for the Best Poster Presentation
Skinner Prize for the Best Poster Presentation
The award covers the area of the chemistry, physics and materials science of solids with particular reference to reactivity of solids.
George and Christine Sosnovsky Cancer Research Award
Offered for outstanding accomplishments in the prevention, control and cure of cancers using chemotherapy
Spiers Memorial Lecture and Prize (Faraday Discussions)
Awarded annually by the Faraday Division of the RSC to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of the Faraday Discussion.
Statistical Mechanics and Simulation Award
Awarded for studies leading to new understanding in chemical sciences based on statistical mechanics and simulation.
The award is given for studies of stereochemistry related to structure, reactivity or synthesis.
Awarded biennially for outstanding and sustained contributions to analytical science, which has led to developments to chemical analysis.
Covering studies involving novelty of approach or leading to fundamental theoretical advances in the development of general structural principles.
Supramolecular Chemistry Award
Awarded for studies leading to the design of functionally useful supramolecular species.
Surface and Colloid Chemistry Award
This award embraces interfacial studies in general.
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Award
Awarded for the development of new methods or strategies employed in the construction of organic molecules.
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Prosonix, a company based in Oxford, won the Teamwork in Innovation award for their work with Bath University developing SAX technology for the manufacture of micro and nano-crysta...
For teachers in higher and advanced further education.
Awarded annually to three of the younger members of the RSC
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Available to inorganic research chemists who are under 27 years of age
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Awarded to an exceptional candidate who gains the award of the MChemA
Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship
Emphasis on work in the general areas of co-ordination, organometallic and catalytic chemistry of the elements
