Call for Applications – EuChemS Mechanochemistry Award 2026
The EuChemS Working Party on Mechanochemistry is proud to announce the launch of a new annual award to recognise outstanding scientific contributions to the field of mechanochemistry and mechanical processing, with a strong focus on sustainable development, innovation, and societal impact.
The award is open to established researchers active in mechanochemistry, holding a PhD with more than eight years of experience, and professionally based in a country represented by a EuChemS Member Organisation. The awardee will receive an official EuChemS certificate, a commemorative award, and the opportunity to present an invited lecture at the EuChemS conference (ECC-10, Antwerp, Belgium). A monetary prize of up to €1000 may also be granted, subject to sponsorship availability.
The deadline for applications is February 9, 2026.
Full call details and application information are available here: EuChemS_Mechanochemistry_Award.pdf
EuChemS Working Party on Mechanochemistry highlighted
The creation of the EuChemS Working Party on Mechanochemistry reported on the “Bridging Science and Sustainability in Chemistry Through Innovation” article published in the first issue of the EuChemS Magazine Plus.
Please find the information here: https://www.magazine.euchems.eu/bridging-science-and-sustainability-in-chemistry-through-innovation/
The EuChemS Working Party on Mechanochemistry was also highlighted in a recently published article in Open Research Europe. The article “Mechanochemistry in Europe: where we come from and where we are now” also describes other recent and ongoing activities around mechanochemistry.
It is available here: https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-73/v1