EuChemS Awards 2026: Nominations are now open!

The EuChemS Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, service and the rich history of chemistry, recognising those whose achievements contribute to the advancement of the chemical sciences and to the European chemistry community.

EuChemS joins the American Chemical Society’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Chicago

EuChemS Secretary General Nineta Hrastelj represented the European chemical sciences community at the American Chemical Society’s 150th anniversary celebrations, held during ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago, United States, from 23 to 27 August 2026

J. Henrique Teles receives the EuChemS Industry Innovation Award 2025

EuChemS is pleased to announce that J. Henrique Teles, Senior R&D Manager at BASF SE, has been awarded the EuChemS Industry Innovation Award 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to industrial chemistry, chemical process development and fundamental scientific research.

Nikolay Kornienko receives the 2025 EuChemS Lecture Award

Following the advice of the International Award Committee for the EuChemS Lecture Award, Nikolay Kornienko has received the 2025 EuChemS Lecture Award. The award recognises the major achievements of one junior scientist working in chemistry in a country represented by a EuChemS Member Organisation.

EuChemS Young Chemists’ Awards 2026 presented at ECC10

The EYCA 2026 medals were presented during ECC10 in Antwerp, recognising outstanding research by young chemists at PhD and early-career levels.

Open calls

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  • EuChemS Gold Medal: recognising exceptional achievements in the field of chemistry and outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in Europe.
  • EuChemS Industry Innovation Award: recognising outstanding achievements and innovation in industry, including collaboration between industry, academia and other research institutions.
  • EuChemS Lecture Award: celebrating young prominent chemists who, through their work, are changing the future of European chemistry.
  • EuChemS Award for Service: recognising outstanding commitment to fostering chemistry and the molecular sciences in Europe and supporting the goals of EuChemS.
  • EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award: highlighting places across Europe that have played an essential role and impact for the (chemistry) community. It looks forward to celebrating the history of chemistry and its role in Europe’s cultural heritage.
  • Jury Gold Medal Award: a new jury committee for the Gold Medal award will be selected to evaluate the candidates for this prestigious distinction.

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