“The George M. Sheldrick Award for Contributions to Structural Science recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of molecular structure determination including innovative methods, algorithms, or software. This award celebrates non-tenured and early-career researchers who push the boundaries of molecular structure analysis by creating new tools or refining existing ones to solve complex structural problems. The award is established in memory of Professor George M. Sheldrick (1942–2025) who was one of the most cited scientists in the field of molecular structure determination. This recognition comes with a certificate, a monetary award of $3000, and payment of registration fees to attend the IUCr congress.
The triannual award will be bestowed during the IUCr Congress years starting in 2026.
The Education and Workforce Development Committee shall be responsible for soliciting nominations, reviewing candidates, and selecting the awardee.
Nominations: Deadline is January 16th. The nominations should be sent via applications to the Education and Workforce committee. Questions about the award can be addressed to the committee, or Joe or me.
