Call for nominations – Struchkov Prize 2026

The International Union of Crystallography invites nominations for the Struchkov Prize, which promotes excellence in structural science and celebrates the achievements of young researchers in small-molecule crystallography.

The Prize honours the legacy of Professor Yuri T. Struchkov (1926–1995), a pioneering Russian crystallographer who made significant contributions to the structural chemistry of organic and organometallic compounds. The second Struchkov Prize will be presented at the International Congress of Crystallography in Calgary, Canada, in August 2026. It includes a certificate and a financial award.

The deadline is November 30, 2025.

Eligibility & Selection

•     Open to early-career scientists under 35 years of age at the nomination deadline.
•     Recognizes outstanding achievements in small-molecule X-ray diffraction methods in chemistry, crystal chemistry, or materials science.
•     Up to three recipients may be nominated.
•     Nominees must be registered in the World Directory of Crystallographers.

How to Nominate

Nominations must be submitted electronically using the Struchkov Prize Nomination Form.