Journal lectureships
Recognition that validates the achievements of individuals and teams in the chemical sciences.
Our journal lectureships have the potential to inspire and support the wider scientific community and to promote the value of science to broader society. They cover various subject areas and support talented and eligible scientists in their respective career stages. We recognise career breaks and encourage nominations of individuals who have taken a break for caring responsibilities and personal circumstances, such as parental or adoption leave, family commitments or illness.
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Analyst Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers for their contributions to analytical chemistry throughout their independent academic careers.
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Closes - 30 June 2026
Biomaterials Science Lectureship
Recognising exceptional early career scientists who have made major contributions to the biomaterials field.
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Closes - 31 January 2027
ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers who have contributed substantially to the chemical sciences.
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Closed
Chemical Science Lectureship
Recognising leading researchers at all career stages who have made exceptional discoveries and innovations in their field within the last five years.
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ChemSocRev Pioneering Investigator Lectureship
Recognising innovative mid-career researchers who are pioneers in their respective research areas
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EES Lectureship
Recognising outstanding early-career researchers who are making strides in energy research.
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Closes - 01 July 2026
JAAS Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising exceptional achievements in atomic spectrometry.
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Closes - 30 June 2026
Journal of Materials Chemistry Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers who have made outstanding contributions to materials chemistry.
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Closed
Lab on a Chip and ALine Pioneers of Miniaturisation Lectureship
Recognising trail-blazing early to mid-career scientists who have contributed to the development and understanding of miniaturised systems.
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Closes - 30 June 2026
Natural Product Reports Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising exceptional contributions from early career researchers in a natural products-related area of the chemical sciences.
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PCCP Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers who have made incredible contributions to physical chemistry, chemical physics or biophysical chemistry.
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Polymer Chemistry Lectureship
Recognising exceptional early career researchers who have significantly contributed to polymer chemistry.
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Closes - 31 January 2027
RSC Medicinal Chemistry Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers in academia or industry, who have made significant contributions to medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
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Soft Matter Lectureship
Recognising early career researchers who have made major contributions to soft matter research.
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