Calls open for 4 EuChemS Awards

The deadline to submit a nomination for all EuChemS Awards is 31 December 2020.


The European Chemistry Gold Medal aims to reward the exceptional achievements of one scientist working in the field of chemistry in Europe.
You are invited to submit a nomination HERE


Each year, EuChemS celebrates the major achievements of a junior scientist working in chemistry.
Everything you need to know about the EuChemS Lecture Award and how to submit is available HERE.


EuChemS Award for Service aims to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of an individual to fostering chemistry in Europe, as well as to the goals of EuChemS.
If you know somebody who has made a difference for Chemistry in Europe you are invited to submit your nomination HERE.


The EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award, which aims to celebrate the important link between history, cultural heritage and chemistry, is open for submission.
Find out more about the Award and enter your submission HERE.

2020 EuChemS Award for Service

EuChemS Award for Service aims to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of an individual to fostering chemistry and molecular sciences in Europe, as well as to the goals of EuChemS.
If you know somebody who has made a difference for Chemistry in Europe and for EuChemS’ image and activities, submit your nomination HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2020

2020 EuChemS Lecture Award

Each year, EuChemS celebrates the major achievements of a junior scientist working in chemistry. The winner of the EuChemS Lecture Award is awarded a statuette and is also invited to give a lecture at the next European Chemistry Congress or the major conference of a EuChemS Professional Network.
Everything you need to know about the award and how to submit available HERE.
Deadline: 31 December 2020

European Chemistry Gold Medal 2022

The European Chemistry Gold Medal aims to reward the exceptional achievements of one scientist working in the field of chemistry in Europe. The winner is awarded a gold medal and the opportunity to give the opening lecture at the next EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC).
You can submit a nomination HERE (no self-nomination accepted!)
Deadline: 31 December 2020

European Research Council (ERC) grants

Currently, two calls are open:

Career development is also possible through public funding linked to ERC projects, even if you do not receive an ERC Grant. Read more here about these additional opportunities!

Researchers from anywhere in the world can apply for ERC grants provided the research they undertake will be carried out in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Read more about the opportunities for non-European researchers!

ERC Proof of Concept Grant

The ERC Proof of Concept Grant is available only to Principal Investigators who already have an ERC award to establish proof of concept of an idea that was generated during their ERC-funded projects. All Principal Investigators are eligible to participate in an ERC frontier research project that is either ongoing, or has ended less than 12 months before 1 January 2020.

Deadline: 17 September 2020

Learn more about it here.