TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry 2026

The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry 2026 is an international prize awarded to a chemist not older than 45 who is a national of a scientifically and technologically lagging country (STLC) and has been living and working there for at least two years prior to nomination. The award carries a cash prize of US$5,000 and recognises significant contributions to the field of Chemistry from early-career scientists.

Cash prize of US$5,000; international recognition in the field of Chemistry.

Young chemists not older than 45, national of a scientifically and technologically lagging country, who have been living and working in an eligible country for at least two years prior to nomination.

Nomination via an online platform; includes submission of candidate details and supporting documents.