Research & Innovation

Inspiration.

Recognition.

Prestige.

At RACI, celebrating our members' strides in advancing the chemical enterprise and fostering positive impacts in organisations, communities, and society is among our most crucial and fulfilling roles.

Embracing diversity stands as a fundamental value at RACI.

We actively encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to either apply for or be nominated for all RACI awards.

Explore our awards for achievements in Research and Innovation

Applied Research and Innovation Award

Given to a member of the RACI who has contributed significantly towards the development of, or innovation through, applied research, or in industrial fields.

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Catalyst Award

This award is designed to recognise an early career chemist for outstanding innovation in Applied Chemistry in the workplace (industrial, commercial, government or education).

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Cornforth Medal

The medal, bearing the words "For a thesis on chemical Research", recognises outstanding achievement in chemistry and to promote chemical communication.

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C.S. Piper Award

For the best published original research work carried out mainly in Australia in the fields of soil chemistry or the mineral nutrition of plants.

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H.G. Smith Memorial Award

Recognises contribution to the development of some branch of chemical science.

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RACI Welcome Award

To honour and welcome a chemist who is new to Australia, works in Australia, and has done so for up to 3 years.

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Rennie Memorial Medal

Recognises excellence in research in chemical science.

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The RACI National Awards are open from 1 April to 30 June.

During this time, you are invited to submit applications below.

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Featured Award

C.S. Piper Award

Funded on a bequest from the distinguished foundation member, C.S. Piper, for the best published original research work carried out mainly in Australia in the fields of soil chemistry or the mineral nutrition of plants.

This esteemed award is granted biennially, specifically on even-numbered years and as such, will be open for nominations in 2026.

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