The Firmenich Flavor and Fragrance Science Award is awarded to a young scientist (born after 1970) who has made an important scientific contribution in the area of flavors and fragrances, covering physical, chemical and biological sciences, delivery technologies and human perception.

In addition to a prize of € 10’000, the laureat will be given the opportunity to present his/her research on the occasion of an international scientific meeting, as well as at Firmenich’s headquarters in Geneva (this presentation will be subsequently published in the “Flavour and Fragrance Journal”).

The Award Committee is composed of the Firmenich Corporate R&D Vice President, the Editor from the “Flavour and Fragrance Journal”, and three internationally renowned experts.

To nominate your candidate, please send an e-mail with his or her CV (including date of birth), a full list of publications, including selected reprints, and a synoptic outline of their scientific achievements by December 31^st, 2009, to:


E-mail: corporate.research@firmenich.com

Please note that incomplete files will be returned.