Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, in the promotion of analytical science, has, since 1988, donated the HEINRICH-EMANUEL-MERCK AWARD FOR ANALYTICAL SCIENCE – worth Euro 15,000.
The prize was donated to mark the centenary of the first standardization of analytical methods brought about by Merck chemist Dr. Karl Krauch in his book “The Testing of the Purity of Chemical Reagents”. The award bears the name of Heinrich Emanuel Merck, who defined the company’s commitment to quality by the claim “I shall always guarantee the purity of my preparations”.
The award is intended for chemists up to the age of 45, working in particular on developing new analytical methods and their applications in areas of human interest. Their work should be directed towards the improvement of our conditions of life, providing solutions to analytical problems in the areas of life sciences, material sciences or environment.
The prize will be awarded for the 13th time at a special award ceremony at the EuroAnalysis2017, Stockholm, Sweden, 28 August – 1 September, 2017.
Applications in the form of one original paper and a CV- preferably in English - should be submitted until 31 December, 2016 to:
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Niessner
Technical University of Munich
Institute of Hydrochemistry
Marchioninistrasse 17
D-81377 Munich
Phone: +49 89 2180-78231
Fax: +49 89 2180-78255
E-Mail: reinhard.niessner@ch.tum.de
Under original papers, we understand published own research results not older than 3 years. A brief scientific curriculum vitae including the applicant’s age should accompany all applications.