Beilby Medal and Prize

Established 1930

The Beilby Medal and Prize are awarded annually to a scientist or engineer to recognise substantial work of exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied materials science, energy efficiency, or a related field. Preference is given to candidates in early stages of their careers.

This award is sustained by a Trust Fund commemorating Sir George Beilby FRS (1850-1924) who was President of SCI (1898-99), the Institute of Chemistry (1902-12) and the Institute of Metals (1916-18) and founding Chairman of the Fuel Research Board.

It is administered in rotation by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and SCI.

Nominations are open

Award Information

Medal History

The Beilby Medal and Prize was established in 1930 in honour of Sir George Beilby. Sir Beilby's long and remarkable career as scientist and industrialist was marked by an enduring interest in the twin concerns of fuel economy and smoke abatement. His dedication and energetic research had great significance for the fuel and metal industries, and produced far-reaching advantages for society. He was SCI World President in 1898 and contributed greatly to SCI's growth in Scotland. A Beilby Memorial Fund to reward exceptional research was raised in his honour by subscription.

Lecture Details

2025: Prof Alexandra Patterson, University of Kentucky received the 2025 Beilby Medal. The award was administered by IOM3.

2024: Prof Robert Hoye, University of Oxford received the 2024 Beilby Medal. The award was administered by the RSC.

2023: Dr Charlotte Vogt, Technion Institute for Technology received the 2023 Beilby Medal. The award was administered by SCI.

2022: Prof Sahika Inal, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology received the 2022 Beilby Medal. The award was administered by IOM3.

Eligibility Criteria

    Background
    • Substantial work of exceptional merit and practical significance.
    Career Stage
    • Preference is given to candidates in early stages of their careers.
    Areas
    • Chemical engineering
    • Materials science and engineering
    • Energy efficiency, or a related field

Timetable

Nominations open 19 November 2025
Nominations close 31 December 2025

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