The Assembly also decided that a draft resolution would be considered by the Assembly at the 77th session and biennially thereafter. At the 76th session and subsequent even-numbered sessions ...
The scope of the award is to cover all fields of spectroscopy in chemistry, both fundamental and applied. The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 biennially in even-numbered years.
The award is presented biennially in even-numbered years. A nominee must have made distinguished contributions in the field of silicon chemistry during the 10 years preceding the current nomination.