The UK Process Chemistry Award recognises outstanding scientific contributions by a UK-based academic with the potential to influence how complex molecules are manufactured at scale. The award is sponsored by AstraZeneca, GSK, Pharmaron, SAI Life Sciences and Syngenta in partnership with the SCI. The winner will receive a financial contribution to support their academic research efforts and an invitation to present their work in a keynote talk at the 43rd SCI Process Development Symposium in Cambridge, UK (14th – 16th April 2027), where they will be presented with the award. Eligible work spans the full breadth of process chemistry – including synthetic methodology, catalysis, enabling technology, and process modelling – provided it has clear relevance to the practical manufacture of APIs, agrochemicals, or related fine chemicals. Nominations can be put forward by any member of the scientific community, and self-nominations are permitted. Academics that have been nominated in previous years are eligible to re-apply.
| Applications open | Monday 13 July 2026 |
| Applications close | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
