In July 2025, ten Young Chemists were recognized with the IUPAC-Solvay International Award during the opening of IUPAC 2025 Congress in Kuala Lumpur. The awards were presented on a grand stage by IUPAC President Professor Ehud Keinan and Solvay representative Dr. Ajay Khandkar. Who will be the next Awardees recognized in Montreal in 2027? Could it be you?
The call for the 2026 IUPAC—Solvay International Award for Young Chemists is open!
About the Award
The IUPAC–Solvay International Award for Young Chemists recognizes and encourages exceptional young researchers at the start of their careers. The award celebrates the most outstanding Ph.D. theses in the chemical sciences, as described in a short essay by the candidate.
Each year, up to five prizes are awarded. Each prize includes:
- US $1,000 cash award
- Up to US $1,000 in travel support to attend the next IUPAC Congress
- An invitation to present a poster at the Congress, participate in a plenary award session, and submit a review article to Pure and Applied Chemistry
The awards are generously sponsored by Solvay. IUPAC takes care to ensure a fair geographic distribution of prizes, reflecting its global mission.
For this round, the awards will be presented at the 2027 IUPAC Congress, taking place in Montreal, Canada (8–16 July 2027).
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if:
- You completed your in 2025, including the defense.
- Your Ph.D. was granted by an institution in an IUPAC member country/territory.
- Your research is in the chemical sciences: chemistry and disciplines or technologies that make significant use of chemistry.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Deadline: 15 February 2026
What do I need for my entry?
- 6000-character essay: Describe your thesis work in 6000 characters and place it in the context of your broader research field in the chemical sciences. Your essay must be written in English.
- Supporting letters: We require the contact details of people who can write a support letter for your application: Your thesis advisor and/or the chair of your thesis committee, and one or two faculty members who know and can comment on your thesis work. These letters should comment on your qualifications and accomplishments and the significance of your thesis work.
👉 ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM
About Solvay
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay’s pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. Solvay’s unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024, Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB). For more information about Solvay, please visit solvay.com or follow Solvay on Linkedin.
About IUPAC
IUPAC was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia. Since then, the Union has succeeded in fostering worldwide communications in the chemical sciences and in uniting academic, industrial and public sector chemistry in a common language. IUPAC is recognized as the world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardized methods for measurement, atomic weights and many other critically evaluated data. In more recent years, IUPAC has been pro-active in establishing a wide range of conferences and projects designed to promote and stimulate modern developments in chemistry, and also to assist in aspects of chemical education and the public understanding of chemistry. More information about IUPAC and its activities is available at iupac.org.
> Announcement of the 2025 Awardees
Call for nominations published in Chem Int Oct 2025, p. 35