SCS Industrial Awards

The SCS Industrial Awards are a set of three prizes that honour researchers working in industry in the field of chemistry and chemically related sciences. The three awards (Industrial Science Award, Senior Industrial Science Award, Distinguished Industrial Science Award) recognise achievements ranging from outstanding investigators to lifetime achievement. Awards are presented only to active researchers working in Switzerland and are given to individuals. Prizes include a certificate and cash awards.

Certificate and cash award (CHF 7,000; CHF 10,000; or CHF 15,000 depending on the award).

Scientists from companies of any size working in chemistry or chemical-related sciences who are active in R&D and working in Switzerland at the time of the award. Nominations may be submitted by senior scientists or direct line managers, by the candidate (with a supporting letter from a manager or senior scientist), or by third parties with a supporting letter.

Nominations must include a nomination letter, a brief CV (max 3 pages), a description of achievements including publications if available, and up to three supporting letters. Documents (languages E/D/F) should be sent electronically by the deadline.