Graduate Awards

Graduate Awards are for final-year undergraduate students studying chemistry and chemical engineering across the UK.

Awards Programme

Our Graduate Awards celebrate candidates that demonstrate the ability to become leaders within their chosen field.

Candidates are expected to:

be predicted to obtain a First-Class Honours Degree in either chemistry or chemical engineering
show passion, skills and motivation to lead and shape the UK chemical or related sectors
demonstrate the ability to communicate and motivate others
show some knowledge of the current chemical industry and the need for future innovation
have a willingness and ability to participate in the Institute’s activities and join our network of future leaders

For University Heads of Departments and Schools: Please note, if you have a strong candidate who may not achieve a First-Class Honours but shows the ability to meet the above criteria, please contact the Awards and Alumni Programme Manager to discuss your potential nomination at [email protected].

Every year, Awards of £1,000 are made to 10 exceptional candidates.

Selection Process – currently closed for nominations

Nomination Form

The Heads of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Departments at universities in the UK may nominate one candidate. It is therefore advised that universities undergo their own selection procedure before nominating a candidate for the Salters’ Graduate Award.

Candidates should complete the nomination form which must be supported by a confidential reference and pay special attention to the criteria listed above. Please send your completed form to [email protected].

Download the nomination form here.

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the Salters’ Hall for interview by a range of panellists from industry. Candidates will be asked to produce a 3-minute video discussing a current topic within the chemical industry, related issues and potential solutions.

The closing date for the Salters’ Graduate Awards 2022 is Monday 2 May 2022. Interviews taking place on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 July 2022 at Salters’ Hall.

Have you won a Salters’ Graduate Award?

We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our Awards and Alumni Programme Manager at [email protected] and learn more about the opportunities available to you.

Our Alumni Programme

If you have any enquiries about our Graduate Awards, please email [email protected]

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