Call for Nominations: 2026 EES Lectureship

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The Royal Society of Chemistry is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Energy & Environmental Science Lectureship. Awarded annually in association with the journal Energy & Environmental Science, the lectureship recognises outstanding early-career researchers who have made significant contributions to energy science.

The awardee receives a £1,000 honorarium and the opportunity to present their research at a leading international conference.

Nominations are open to researchers worldwide who have completed their PhD, are at an early stage of their independent career, work within the scope of Energy & Environmental Science, and have published a research article in the journal within the past three years.

The Royal Society of Chemistry particularly encourages nominations that reflect the diversity of the international energy science community, including candidates of all genders, races, backgrounds, and career paths.

Nominations must be submitted by 1 July 2026 and should include the completed nomination form, a letter of recommendation, an additional supporting letter from an independent referee, and the nominee’s CV, including a full publication list and invited or plenary talks.

Further information on eligibility, selection criteria, and the nomination process is available at: rsc.li/ees-lectureship

Nominations should be sent to: ees-rsc@rsc.org