The Porter Medal is awarded every two years to the scientist who, in the opinion of the European Photochemistry Association, the Inter-American Photochemistry Society, and the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association, has contributed most to the subject of Photochemistry.
The Porter Medal, named for the late George Porter FRS, Nobel Laureate, is awarded biennually to the scientist who in the opinion of the judges, has contributed most to the science of photochemistry with particular emphasis on more physical aspects, reflecting George Porter’s own interests.
For more information access to The Porter Medal Official Site.
Call for nominations
For details about the nomination process, please visit the Official Site .
CLOSED
Frequency: Biennial, even years
Requisites: To nominate European candidates for The Porter Medal, the candidate’s details should preferably be sent directly to the President of the European Photochemistry Association. For nomination of candidates from other continents, see the Porter Medal webpage. Nominations may also be sent to the Chair of the Porter Medal Committee.
The nomination package should include:
- Curriculum Vitae of the candidate
- A list of publications
- A citation for the award, not exceeding five pages
- Two letters of reference
Award: Porter Medal and Plenary talk at a large photochemistry conference
Deadline for submission: Usually beginning of February of the year of the award
Award ceremony: At a large photochemistry conference
Former laureates
Last edition: 2022
2026
Country:
Institution:
2024
Country:
Institution:
2016
Jim Barber / Fredrick D. Lewis
Country: UK / USA
Institution: Imperial College London / Northwestern University
2006
Country: USA / Japan
Institution: University of Wisconsin / Osaka University
1988
Country: UK (Founding Medal)
Institution: University of Sheffield / University College London / University of Leicester / Royal Institution