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.

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

Selection Process – now open for applications.

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 application form (Section A) which must be supported by a reference from the Head of Department (Section B) and pay special attention to the criteria listed above. Candidates must also submit a C.V. with their application.

Section A – Application Form to be completed by Candidate

Section B – Statement of Support to be completed by Nominator (Head of Department)

 

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.

 

Salters’ Graduate Awards 2024 are now open for applications. The deadline for applications to the Salters’ Institute is Tuesday, 7 May 2024. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 9 and Wednesday, 10 July 2023 at Salters’ Hall for those who are shortlisted.

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

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

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