We would like to draw your attention to a prestigious new award to recognise outstanding contributions to research in chemistry and materials science.

The £50,000 AkzoNobel UK Science Award will be presented to an individual working in the UK who has accomplished significant advances in their research and whose findings have proven, or show promise in leading to, significant sustainable, societal and/or user benefits.

This new award has been inaugurated in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The award is independent of the Royal Society of Chemistry awards and so candidates would be eligible to win both the AkzoNobel UK Science Award and an RSC Award or Prize in the same year.

Visit the website for further details about this award and to make your nomination.

Nominations will close on the 31 October 2011.

If you have any questions about the award please contact akzonobelaward@rsc.org.