Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement
Recognising international scientists that have made continued, outstanding achievements in the field of polymer science.
Details
Status | Open |
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Nominations closing date | 31 October 2025 |
Nominee location | Global |
Career stage | All career stages |
Awarded by the Macro Group UK
The group exists to encourage and enhance polymer chemistry in the UK by promoting meetings and fostering interactions. The Macro Group is closely affiliated with the Polymer Physics Group, which is a joint interest group of the Institute of Physics and the ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº. The two groups together encompass the UK’s leading polymer scientists in industry and academia.
Winners
- 2023 Michael A. Brook
- 2021 H Maynard
- 2019 C Barner-Kowollik
- 2018 S Armes
- 2016 N Hadjichristidis
- 2014 E Rizzardo
- 2012 M Sawamoto
- 2010 CJ Hawker
- 2008 M Antonietti
- 2006 JMG Fréchet
- 2005 K Matyjaszewski
- 2004 P Hodge
- 2003 AB Holmes
- 2002 DC Sherrington
- 2001 JMG Cowie
- 2000 JC Bevington
- 1999 EW Meijer
- 1998 WJ Feast
- 1997 G Wegner
About this prize
Awarded to a scientist, from any country, who is recognised internationally for their continued, outstanding achievements in the field of polymer science.
The recipient will be awarded a gold medal and will be expected to deliver a medal award lecture at an appropriate Macro Group UK meeting.
The award is open to scientists from any organisation worldwide.
All nominations should be sent by email and consist of a proposer and a seconder (both current members of Macro Group UK), who should provide:
- a supporting statement (describing the contributions for which the nominee is notable) and
- a brief (1-4 page) CV of the nominee.
A single email containing the both items above in PDF format is preferred.
Nominations for the Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement may also be made by proposers and/or seconders who are not Macro Group UK members with prior approval from the Macro Group UK Chair.