The nomination deadline for the Tu Youyou Award is approaching. Researchers are encouraged to submit nominations by 31 October 2026 (UTC-12).
The Tu Youyou Award recognizes outstanding researchers whose work has made significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, advancing scientific innovation and human health. It is named after Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives.
The current award committee is chaired by Prof. Dr. William Gerwick, a Distinguished Professor at the University of California San Diego, USA, and a renowned expert in marine natural products chemistry and pharmacology. Under his leadership, the committee will evaluate nominations and recognize impactful research achievements in the related fields.
Prize:
- CHF 100,000
- A medal
- A certificate
The monetary prize will be shared equally should there be multiple recipients.
Who may be nominated?
- Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
Nominees must be individuals; team or group nominations are not permitted. Nominations are valid only for the current award cycle.
Who may submit a nomination?
- The director of the nominee’s host research institution or a recognized scientist within the field.
Self-nominations will not be considered.
Nomination materials:
- A biographical sketch
- A detailed description of the nominee’s contributions
- 5–10 representative academic publications
- A list of academic honors, awards, and funded projects
- A nomination letter signed by two nominators
How to submit?
Submit your nomination by 31 October 2026 via: https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination/form.
For further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website. For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.
