The Materials Chemistry Horizon Prizes recognise significant recent novel discoveries or advances made in the area of materials chemistry.

• Typically one prize will be awarded; however, in exceptional circumstances the selection panel may opt to award two prizes in any given year.
• These prizes are open to groups, teams and collaborations of any form or size.
• Any form of discovery or advance in the field of materials chemistry can be nominated. It can be fundamental or applied, or be multidisciplinary and involve other disciplines.
• Winners will receive:
  • A professionally produced video showcasing the prize-winning work and its importance
  • A trophy recognising the whole team
  • All team members will receive individual recognition for their contribution
• Winners are selected by the Materials Chemistry Prize Selection Panel
  
  
• Only RSC members can nominate for these prizes
• At least one member of the team must be an RSC member; the RSC member is expected to have made a significant contribution to the discovery/advance
• Self-nomination is permitted and encouraged
• Nominated teams must not include anyone named in one of these roles during the nomination/judging period:
  • Materials Chemistry Prize Selection Panel members
  • Subject Community Presidents
  • RSC Prize Committee members
  • Trustees of the Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Royal Society of Chemistry staff