The IUPAC-Soong Prize for Sustainable Chemistry is a new high-profile prize to be awarded annually to an outstanding scientist for a breakthrough or conceptual advance, highlighting the discovery rather than the laureate’s luminous career.
Nominations are invited via the following NOMINATION FORM — deadline 17 February 2025.
There are no restrictions on the candidate’s background, affiliation, identity, and opinions. The Prize laureate will receive a certificate, a medal, a monetary award of $30,000 (USD), and travel expenses to reach the prize ceremony. In addition to the prize ceremony, the awardee will be invited to present a lecture at the National Taiwan University within two years of receiving the award. Self-nomination is not allowed.
> See detailed regulations (pdf)
The IUPAC-Soong Prize, established through a generous endowment by LITEON founder Raymond Soong, will recognize breakthroughs in sustainable chemistry. The first award will be presented by Prof. Ehud Keinan, IUPAC President, at the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress in July 2025, and the laureate will also deliver a lecture at National Taiwan University within two years. This initiative aims to address global sustainability challenges by uniting academia, industry, and society.
For further information, contact Prof. Ehud Keinan, IUPAC President at <ekeinan@iupac.org>
Prize homepage <https://iupac.org/what-we-do/awards/iupac-soong-prize/>
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See President’s Column in Chem Int Jan 2025 “The IUPAC-Soong Prize for Sustainable Chemistry— the first IUPAC presidential prize”
Post Apr 7, 2025