SCS Scientific Award Program 2027: Call for Nominations
The call for nominations for the SCS Awards 2027 is open until September 30, 2026.
Please visit our Website for further details and hand in nominations electronically to
Werner Prize
CHF 10'000 and medal in bronze. Awarded to a promising young scientist for outstanding independent chemical research.
Sandmeyer Award
CHF 10'000 for individuals or CHF 20'000 for groups. Awarded to a person or to a group for outstanding work in industrial or applied chemistry.
SCS Industrial Science Awards
This program includes awards on three career levels with cash checks of CHF 7'000, 10'000 and 15’000. It honors active industrial scientists working in Switzerland for their outstanding contributions in industrial R&D.
Green & Sustainable Chemistry Award
CHF 10’000. Honors outstanding scientific discoveries that lay the foundation for environmentally friendly approaches and products. It is supported by Syngenta as founding partner and SusChem Switzerland as hosting institution.
Grammaticakis-Neumann Award
CHF 5’000. The Prize is awarded to a promising young scientist for outstanding accomplishments in the field of experimental or theoreticalphotochemistry.
Balmer Prize
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. Awarded to a teacher working in Switzerland at high school (gymnasium) level for innovation in chemistry teaching.
Dr. Max Lüthi Award
CHF 1'000 and medal in bronze. Presented for an outstanding diploma thesis in Chemistry conducted at a Swiss University of Applied Sciences.
Simon-Widmer Award
CHF 5’000. Honors distinguished scientists for their contribution to analytical science and the education of analytical scientists.
METAS Award
CHF 5’000. Honors outstanding contribution to the field of metrology in chemistry and/or biology.
Cancer Drug Discovery Research Award
CHF 10'000 in total for 2-4 winners. The award (supported by RGCC International) honors outstanding scientific achievements of MSc, PhD students or Postdocs from Switzerland that are working in the field of cancer drug discovery research.
DIAC Fellowship
CHF 1'000 and lecture tour in Switzerland. The distinction is granted to distinguished scientists from Industry for significant contributions and innovations over many years in the field of industrial chemistry and chemical process technology in Switzerland.
Céline Wittwer, SCS
12.05.2026
SCNAT Annual Report 2025
The SCNAT annual report 2025 provides an overview of the key developments, projects, and initiatives that shaped SCNAT’s work over the past year. A particular focus is placed on energy issues.
The international landscape is characterized by intense, unpredictable, and persistent geopolitical tensions, as well as growing challenges in the areas of security, the economy, and the environment. In this changing world, scientific expertise and dialogue based on reliable findings play a more important role than ever in informing public authorities and society.
SCNAT has published several key analyses and syntheses, including reports on nuclear energy and energy storage, as well as a summary of the work of the SWEET program, a consortium dedicated to the transformation of energy systems. Through these publications and accompanying dialogues, SCNAT contributes to the debate on Switzerland’s energy future.
Download the full report as pdf file
(translated with deepl.com from the SCNAT Website, Annual Report 2025)
David Spichiger, SCS
08.05.2026
EuChemS Year Book 2025 is out!
EuChemS has released its 2025 Year Book – a snapshot of a year full of activity, collaboration, and impact across the European chemical community.
The publication highlights key achievements and initiatives in areas such as science policy, events, and awards, offering a comprehensive look at what shaped 2025 for EuChemS. It also features reflections from President Angela Agostiano and Secretary General Nineta Hrastelj.
From strategic actions to community-driven efforts, the Year Book captures the breadth of work advancing chemistry in Europe.
More information on the EuChemS website
David Spichiger, SCS
21.04.2026
EuChemS Magazine: April 2026
Policy, research and community perspectives on chemistry in Europe and beyond
Stay up to date with this month’s key science and policy developments across Europe, with chemistry at the heart of the conversation. Discover the latest headline stories alongside recent news and activities from EuChemS. Explore the highlights below or access the full magazine through EuChemS Magazine Online
Policy News
- Horizon Europe Reform Gains Shape in European Parliament Draft Report
- Bridging the Excellence Divide: ERC Calls for Action on Europe’s Research Performance Gap
- New EU Framework for Knowledge Valorisation
EuChemS News
- PFAS. Risks, Uses and Replacements for a Sustainable Future
- Policy workshop at the European Parliament - Rethinking the Practice of Chemistry: Introducing the IUPAC Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry
- EuChemS Year Book 2025 is out!
David Spichiger, SCS
21.02.2026
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