The Primo Levi Award
recognizes outstanding achievements of chemists and scientists from neighboring fields in the service of humanity, in upholding human rights and for advancing the dialogue between chemistry and society.
A joint initiative of the
Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker and the Società Chimica Italiana
Guidance for nomination
NOMINATORS
Everyone is allowed to submit nominations.
Nominators are not required to be members of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) or the German Chemical Society (GDCh), neither do they have to live in Italy or Germany.
Self-nominations are not allowed.
NOMINEES
The award is primarily targeted at chemists. However, scientists from neighboring fields may be eligible, depending on the judgement of the Selection Committee.
The award is an international award. Nominees are not required to be members of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) or the German Chemical Society (GDCh), neither does the nominee has to live or work in Italy or Germany.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Award recognizes outstanding achievements of chemists and other scientists close to the chemical sciences in the service of humanity, in upholding human rights and for advancing the dialogue between chemistry and society.
Special focus will be made on these criteria.
Multiple nominees will be judged equally in relation to the selection criteria.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A nomination package must consist of:
1. A nomination letter, clearly explaining the reasons for the nomination. The letter must not exceed 2 pages.
2. A brief CV of the nominee, including the effective email and/or mailing address to contact the nominee in case of awarding.
3. Optional: Up to three letters by other persons in support of the nomination
(max. 2 pages each).
All documents must be collected by the nominator and submitted as a single file via email to either segreteria@soc.chim.it , r.wieneke@gdch.de or both.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
