This Lectureship recognises early career researchers, within 10 years of their PhD, who have made a significant contribution to analytical chemistry, in their independent academic career.
- This award is presented annually
- The nominations are shortlisted and the winner is selected by the Analyst Editorial Board
- The recipient of this award receives the opportunity to present a lecture at a leading international meeting and a contribution of up to £2,000 to cover associated travel and accommodation costs
Our latest award winner 2022
Professor Maria Cuartero
Maria is Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and Professor at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (Spain), where she is leading a research unit focused on chemical sensors, the UCAM-SENS. Her research is primarily focused on the development of new fundamental concepts in electroanalysis, while other research interests include environmental water electroanalysis, enzymatic (bio)sensors, wearable sensors for healthcare, nanotips for single cell measurements and spectroelectrochemistry.
Read Professor Cuartero’s most recent Analyst paper:

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Guidelines for nominators and candidates
Find out who is eligible for this award, about the nomination process and see who is on the selection panel.
Nomination deadline
Currently closed
Lectureship announcement deadline
Currently closed
Since 2016, the Analyst Lectureship has been awarded through a process whereby nominations of candidates are invited from our community. As part of the Royal Society of Chemistry, we believe we have a responsibility to promote inclusivity and accessibility to improve diversity. Where possible, we encourage each nominator to consider nominating candidates of all genders, races, and backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Analyst Lectureship, the candidate must:
- Have completed their PhD
- Have published in Analyst in the past 3 years
- Be working in a research area within the scope of Analyst
- Be at an early stage of their independent career (typically this will be within 10 years of completing their PhD, but appropriate consideration will be given to those who have taken a career break or followed a different study path). Please contact the Editorial Office if you have any queries
Nominations can be made by anyone and must be sent via email. Self-nominations are not permitted. All nominators will be asked to confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, their nominee’s professional standing is such that there is no confirmed or potential impediment to them receiving the Lectureship.
To nominate a candidate, please provide:
- A recommendation letter, including the name, contact details and website URL of the nominee
- A one-page CV for the nominee, including their date of birth, summary of education and career, a list of up to five of their top independent publications, total numbers of publications
- A one-page statement of achievement with a lay summary, written by the nominee describing their best accomplishments
- A supporting letter of recommendation from an independent referee. Ideally this could be for example the nominee’s post doc or PhD supervisor.
Consideration is given to all information provided in the letters of recommendation, candidate CV and nomination form. The winner of the Lectureship is selected by a panel of Editorial Board members.
Selection panel
Previous winners
2022: Maria Cuartero, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
2021: Debbie Silvester, Curtin University
2020: Yi-Lun Ying, Nanjing University
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