ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research
ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research supports researchers and educators by honoring outstanding computer use in research, development, or education to advance chemical and biological sciences.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $1,000 in reimbursed travel expenses
Summary: Recognizes outstanding use of computers in research, development, or education to advance chemical and biological sciences.
Key Information: ACS membership is not required for nominees or nominators.
Description
The ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research recognizes and encourages the use of computers to advance the chemical and biological sciences. Administered by the American Chemical Society as part of its National Awards program, it honors outstanding achievement in research, development, or education. The award is listed in computational chemistry and includes industry professionals, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international recipients.
This is an achievement award centered on the nominee’s accomplishments. Selection places the greatest weight on impact or advancement of the scientific field, followed by innovation. Societal benefit, service to the scientific community and ACS goals, and alignment with the award’s purpose also contribute to evaluation. The ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry sponsors the award.
