Young Investigator Award
The Molecules Young Investigator Award was established in 2018 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of chemistry and all related disciplines. Nominations are accepted from May to December every year, with winners notified by the end of March the following year.
The Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.
Number of Winners: 1
Molecules Young Investigator Award
Eligibility and Requirements
– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2026;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of chemistry and related disciplines;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination
– Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Past Winners
- JZJianyu ZhangJianyu ZhangZhejiang University, China
Thomas J. SchmidtProf. Dr. Thomas J. SchmidtUniverstity of MuensterChairman
Ying-Wei YangProf. Ying-Wei YangJilin University
Michal SzostakProf. Dr. Michal Szostak
Maurizio PeruzziniDr. Maurizio PeruzziniICCOM CNR
Łukasz ChrzanowskiDr. Łukasz ChrzanowskiPoznan University of Technology

