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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