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Balmer Prize

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Swiss Chemical Society Switzerland 2026

Information

The Balmer Prize is an award administered by the Swiss Chemical Society recognising innovations in chemistry. Monetary prizes and a bronze medal are awarded to individuals or groups and support the chemistry department of the winner's school. Nominations may be submitted by organisations or individuals, and self-nominations are permitted.

Benefits

CHF 2,000 for individuals and CHF 2,000 for the school's chemistry department; or CHF 3,000 for a group and CHF 1,000 for the school's chemistry department, and a bronze medal.

Eligibility

Nominations are invited from organizations and individuals. Self-nominations are admitted. A nomination must include CV(s), a detailed description of the innovation, a nomination letter and up to two seconding letters, submitted electronically as a single PDF.

Application

Submit required documents (CVs, detailed description, nomination letter, up to two seconding letters) electronically as a single PDF (e.g. nominee name-Balmer.pdf). Seconding letters should also be submitted electronically.

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