Form: The nomination must be accompanied by (1) a brief (approx. half an A4 page) written explanation of the reasons why the person concerned is eligible for the prize, (2) a CV of the candidate, and (3) an electronic copy of the work. The nomination should be sent to the following email address (files >10 MB should be sent via WeTransfer or similar):

Email address: arkelprijs@kncv.nl

Prize regulations: The regulations for the KNCV Van Arkel Prize can be found on the following website (there is also an English version): https://nsa.kncv.nl/kncv-van-arkelprijs/reglement-kncv-van-arkelprijs

Van Arkel Prize
Since 1990, the section has awarded the Van Arkel Prize every two years to a young chemist who has conducted high-quality scientific research in the field of inorganic and physical chemistry. The prize consists of a certificate and a cash award of €2,500. The prize is intended for the author of the best thesis or other scientific publications (e.g. edited within an industrial context) of comparable importance to a thesis, defended or published within a period of two years, in this case in 2024 and 2025.

Anton Eduard van Arkel
The prize is named after Anton Eduard van Arkel (1893-1976), professor of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry at Leiden University (1934-1964). His research focused on bridging the gap between the physics and chemistry of molecules and crystals. His approach was based on what was then a revolutionary electrostatic approach to the bonds in inorganic crystals and the dipolar interactions between molecules. In this way, he contributed to a systematic classification of all kinds of inorganic compounds and to the understanding of their physical properties, including solubility, stability and vapour pressure.