The Section for Chemical Research (SCR) of the NSCS intends to provide a forum for chemists active in research, so as to promote exchange of ideas and collaboration. The SCR organizes or supports symposia, seminars, and scientific meetings, with a special emphasis on the Fall Meeting of the NSCS, which is de facto the largest annual forum of Swiss chemistry. Particular attention is paid by the SCR to the promotion of research results obtained by young chemists so as to help them starting their career. At present, the SCR membership stands at 465 members.