Research Awards
Celebrating outstanding research, scientific excellence and meaningful contributions to Chemistry and national development.
Advancing Chemistry Through Research
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon recognises outstanding research and contributions to Chemical Sciences, education and national development through a range of research awards.
These awards provide an important platform for recognising scientists, researchers and academics whose work has made significant contributions to Chemistry and related fields.
Research awards are presented through the Annual Sessions of the Institute, one of the principal annual activities of IChemC.
Recognising Research Excellence
IChemC presents awards covering different areas of Chemical Sciences, from exceptional research and postgraduate work to distinguished contributions by established researchers and recognition of emerging research excellence.
Three Levels of Recognition
Explore Research Awards according to recognition level and purpose.
Gold Medal Awards
Recognising outstanding contributions to the Institute and exceptional research contributions in Chemical Sciences.
Silver Medal Awards
Recognising exceptional original research in Physical, Organic, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and related areas.
Bronze Medal Awards
Recognising outstanding postgraduate research contributions through the Kandiah Memorial Awards.
IChemC Research Awards
Each award has its own criteria, eligibility requirements and history.
Gold Medal Awards
Institute of Chemistry Gold Medal
For outstanding contribution to the welfare of the Institute provided in an honorary capacity.
View Award →Dr. C. L. de Silva Gold Medal Award
For outstanding research contribution in any branch of Chemical Sciences and/or use of such research for national development in Sri Lanka.
View Award →Silver Medal Awards
Devanathan Memorial Award
Recognising outstanding original research in Physical Chemistry and related areas.
View Award →Chandrasena Memorial Award
Recognising outstanding original research in Organic Chemistry and related areas.
View Award →Ramakrishna Memorial Award
Recognising outstanding original research in Inorganic and/or Analytical Chemistry and related areas.
View Award →Bronze Medal Awards
Kandiah Memorial Awards
Recognising the best research contributions in Chemistry carried out by postgraduate students registered for postgraduate degrees at Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka.
View Kandiah Memorial Awards →Research Excellence Awards
In addition to the medal-based awards, IChemC recognises excellence in research through awards celebrating distinguished research achievements, outstanding researchers and emerging research talent.
Professor M. U. S. Sultanbawa Award for Research in Chemistry
Recognising a unique, distinguished and significant contribution to Science, Chemistry, Education and Research in Sri Lanka.
View Award →CCS Researcher of the Year Award
Recognising the most outstanding contributions to scientific research by a full-time internal academic of the College of Chemical Sciences during a particular year.
View Award →Outstanding Early Career Chemist Award
Recognising outstanding research achievement and excellence among early career chemists within the Chemical Sciences.
View Award →Research Excellence at the 55th Annual Sessions
The Annual Sessions of IChemC provide the platform for presenting research awards and recognising outstanding contributions across Chemical Sciences and research carried out in Sri Lanka.
Through Research Awards, the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon recognises scientific excellence and encourages meaningful contributions to Chemistry, education and national development.