The Prof. Dr. Hans E. Schmid Fund supports young lecturers, private lecturers, and students in the field of organic chemistry at the University of Zurich. Funding is provided in the form of a scholarship of up to 50,000 Swiss francs, typically awarded every two years.
Named after the distinguished Swiss chemist Professor Dr. Hans Eduard Schmid, the fund is dedicated to fostering the development of young scientists at the University of Zurich. Professor Schmid made lasting contributions to organic chemistry through his work on the structural elucidation of natural substances, reaction mechanisms, and photochemistry.
He served the University of Zurich for decades and was appointed full professor and director of the Institute of Organic Chemistry in 1959, succeeding Paul Karrer. His international recognition includes the Centenary Prize of the Royal Society of Chemistry and an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg.
By supporting emerging talent in organic chemistry, the Prof. Dr. Hans E. Schmid Fund helps ensure the sustainable development of research and teaching at the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Zurich.
The Advisory Board of the Prof. Dr. Hans E. Schmid Fund is composed of:
Prof. Dr. Pablo Rivera Fuentes, Institute of Chemistry, Chair
Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey, Member of the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Prof. Dr. Ricarda Törner, Institute of Chemistry
