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Dalton open prize: Mond-Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry

The Mond-Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry is awarded for outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of inorganic chemistry.

Details

Status	Open
Nominations opening date	21 October 2025
Nominations closing date	14 January 2026
Nominator eligibility	Individuals
Nominee eligibility	RSC members
Nominee location	Global
Career stage	All career stages

About this prize

Nominations for this prize will close on Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 17:00 GMT.

The Mond-Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry is awarded for outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of inorganic chemistry.

Run annually
The winner receives £3000, a medal and a certificate
The winner will complete a UK lecture tour
The winner will be chosen by the RSC Dalton Prize Selection Panel

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Eligibility Requirements

Selection criteria

Our selection panel base their evaluations on the overall quality of relevant contributions and achievements by nominees, in relation to the selection criteria listed below.

The scientific content of any supporting publications, as described in the supporting statement, is much more important than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it is published.

The selection panel will consider the following aspects of nominations for this prize:

Originality of research
Impact of research
Quality of publications and/or patents and/or software
Innovation
Professional standing
Collaborations and teamwork
Other indicators of esteem indicated by the nominator

In an instance where multiple nominees are judged equally meritorious in relation to the above criteria, judging panels have the flexibility to use information provided by the nominator on the nominee’s broader contribution to the chemistry community as an additional criterion.

Examples of relevant contributions could include, but are not limited to:

Involvement with Royal Society of Chemistry member groups/networks
Teaching/demonstrating
Effective mentorship
Service on boards, committees or panels
Leadership in the scientific community
Peer-reviewer
Promotion of diversity and inclusion
Advocacy for chemistry
Public engagement and outreach

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Royal Society of Chemistry

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA

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