The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), in partnership with Polymer International and the IUPAC Polymer Division, invites nominations for the Polymer International – IUPAC Award 2026.
This prestigious award recognises creativity and excellence in applied polymer science or polymer technology and will be presented at the IUPAC World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026) in Malaysia.
The award recipient will deliver a keynote lecture at the conference and contribute a Review article to Polymer International.
Award
The winner will receive:
- $5,000 cash prize
- Up to $3,000 travel support to attend MACRO 2026
- Invitation to deliver an award lecture (keynote) at the conference
- Formal recognition at the award ceremony
The prize money will be awarded upon submission of a Review article to Polymer International.
Publication
The award recipient will be invited to submit a Review article to Polymer International based on their lecture, providing a high-visibility platform to showcase their work to the global polymer community.
Eligibility
Nominees should:
- Have made a significant, innovative contribution to polymer science
- Be within ~15 years of PhD completion (career breaks considered)
- Be available to attend MACRO 2026 and deliver the award lecture
Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nomination Requirements
Nominations must include:
- Name and contact details of the nominee
- A CV (including education, employment history, publications, and awards)
- Confirmation of eligibility (e.g., career stage if relevant, within 15 years of receiving their Phd)
- A summary of the nominee’s scientific achievements and impact
- A copy of the nominated paper or a small collection of previously published high impact works.
- Supporting information (e.g. key publications, patents, or contributions)
- A short statement describing the significance of the work
- Recommendation letter to highlight why the nominee should be considered for the awards.
Selection Process
The winner will be selected by a Scientific Committee representing:
- Polymer International
- The IUPAC Polymer Division
Nominations will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific excellence
- Innovation and originality
- Impact on polymer science
- Relevance to the scope of Polymer International
Key Dates
- Deadline for nominations: 30 April 2026
- Review period: May 2026
- Winner announced: Early June 2026
- Award lecture & presentation: July 2026 (MACRO 2026, Malaysia)
Submission
Nominations should be sent to: publications@soci.org
For queries, please contact: nageen.matlub@soci.org
Previous PI-IUPAC Award Winners
2024: Athina Anastasaki
2022: Zachary Hudson
2020: Guihua Yu
2018: Cyrille Boyer
2016: Richard Hoogenboom
2014: William Dichtel
2012: Ali Khademhosseini
2010: Molly Stevens
2008: Zhenan Bao
About Polymer International
Polymer International publishes high-quality research across all areas of polymer science, with a strong emphasis on innovation and real-world impact.
About SCI
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