Carl-Duisberg-Plakette

Award / Prize

Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) Germany 2026

Information

The Carl-Duisberg-Plakette is an award presented by the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) to individuals who have rendered special services to the promotion of chemistry and the goals of the GDCh. The prize consists of a gold medal and a certificate. It was established in 1953 by Bayer AG and commemorates the industrial chemist Carl Duisberg.

Benefits

Gold medal and certificate

Eligibility

The plaque is awarded to personalities who have acquired special merits in promoting chemistry and the goals of the GDCh.

Application

Selection by a committee composed of the current GDCh board; currently not open for nomination/competition.

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