University College Cork - The Eli Lilly Chemical Prize

The Eli Lilly Chemical Prize

For the best academic performance in chemistry during your first year of study at University College Cork (UCC), you will receive a one-off prize of 500 EUR. The prize is sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and is awarded each year by the Department of Chemistry at UCC.

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying at University College Cork.
• Results: You have achieved the highest overall mark in the two first-year chemistry modules, CM1200 and CM1201.
• Exams: You passed the Summer First University Examination in Science on your first attempt.
• Next step: You go on to an honours chemistry degree at UCC: BSc Chemistry, BSc Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds, BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science or BSc Chemical Physics.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they are studying at UCC.
• Tie-break: If two students have the same chemistry mark, the one with the highest overall first-year science mark wins.

How to apply

You do not need to apply. The prize is awarded automatically on the basis of your examination results in chemistry during your first year of study. If you have any questions, please contact the Faculty of Chemistry.

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