Each year, the Royal Society of Chemistry sponsors the Certificate of Undergraduate Excellence at educational institutions across North America, honoring students of have shown significant achievement in the chemical sciences. The award recipients are selected by their departments for demonstrating exceptional dedication, performance, and engagement in coursework and research. Example qualifications include students who:
- Are within the top 5-10% of their class in subject-specific and overall coursework
- Participate and excel in undergraduate research projects
- Have taken on leadership roles in their department and community
- Persevered in their program despite facing significant challenges
Upon receiving the award from their institution, winners receive:
- An invitation to join in publishing training provided by RSC journal editorial teams, with a certificate of completion endorsed by Chemical Communications executive editor, Dr. Richard Kelly
- An RSC Affiliate Membership or copy of The Merck Index (15th edition) (selected by the institution)
Recently, the 2023-2024 award period closed, and we would like to celebrate this year’s awardees. Click here to view a full list of the recognized students.
If you would like your institution to participate in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Certificate of Undergraduate Excellence, click here for more information and to complete the registration form.
