The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences, awarded at Tel Aviv University (TAU), has been established through the generosity of Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Beverly Sackler. It is awarded alternatively in the fields of Physics and Chemistry. The prize is intended to encourage dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding young scientists.

Request for Nominations

• The Chemistry field for the Year 2011 is entitled:
  Molecular dynamics of chemical reactions
• The age limit has been set at 45 years.
• The TAU coordinators are Prof. Michael Urbakh and Prof. Eran Rabani, Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Chemistry
• This year an amount of $50,000 will be presented.
• The deadline for receipt of nominations is February 1, 2011.
• The prize will be awarded to the recipient(s), in person, during the annual session of TAU's Board of Governors in May 2011 and a mini conference will be held in honor of the laureates.

Laureates

2011	Molecular dynamics of chemical reactions Professor Gregory D. Scholes, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto Professor Martin T. Zanni, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison Laureates 2011
2009	Total Synthesis of Biologically Active Natural Products Prof. Phil S. Baran, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA Prof. Matthew D. Shair, Harvard University Prof. Brian M. Stoltz, California Institute of Technology Laureates 2009
2007	Metals in Synthesis Prof. Christopher C. Cummins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Prof. John F. Hartwig, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
2005	Theoretical Chemistry Prof. Christoph Dellago, University of Vienna Prof. Christopher Jarzynski, University of Maryland Prof. David Robert Reichman, Columbia University
2003	Advanced Nanostructured Materials Prof. Chad A. Mirkin, Northwestern University Prof. Xiaoliang Sunney Xie, Harvard University
2001	Physical Chemistry of Advanced Materials Prof. Moungi B. Bawendi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Prof. James R. Heath, California Institute of Technology

Administration

Members of TAU faculty are not eligible to receive the prize.

• A selection panel composed of outstanding scientists in the field is appointed, reflecting an international diversity of this professional area. (One panel member, however, has to be a Professor at TAU.)

Nominators

• Presidents, Rectors, Vice-Presidents, Provosts, Deans in the Natural Sciences
• Professors of Physics and Chemistry in recognized international institutions of higher learning and research in Israel and abroad.
• Sackler Prize Laureates.
• Members of the TAU Senate and Members of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
• It is not permitted to nominate oneself.

Applications

• Complete the Nomination Form
• At least one letter of recommendation
• The nominee's Curriculum Vitae (including date of birth)
• The nominee's list of publications
• A brief description or summary of the nominee's research.

Contact Information

Members of the Advisory Committee:
Profs. J. Klafter, President; A. Shai, Rector; S. Yankielowicz, J. Jortner, Y. Aharonov and S. Abarbanel.