Finnish Chemical Society - Prize

Finnish Chemical Society Young Researcher Prize

For an outstanding Master’s thesis in chemistry, you will receive a one-off cash prize of around 2,500 EUR. The Finnish Chemical Society (Suomalaisten Kemistien Seura, SKS) has been awarding this prize every year since 1972. As a rule, one prize is awarded each year.

Who can apply

• Degree: You have written a Master’s thesis (diploma thesis or Pro-Gradu thesis) in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• University: You wrote your dissertation at a Finnish university.
• Timing: You submitted your dissertation last year. The 2025 Prize, for example, was awarded on the basis of dissertations completed in the year 2024.
• Quality: Your dissertation is characterised by a clear, systematic research design, a well-founded analysis and a strong command of chemical methods.
• Nationality: Applicants of any nationality may apply, provided they have studied at a Finnish higher education institution.

How to apply

You do not need to apply yourself. Finnish universities put forward their best final-year theses, and a committee of the Finnish Chemical Society selects the winner. The prize is announced and presented at the Society’s annual conference in the spring, usually in March or April.

If you are exploring further funding opportunities while studying chemistry in Finland, you will find more options in our guide Scholarships in Finland.