[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

November 1, 2024 (2026 award cycle; nominations open July 1–Nov 1 annually)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the award ceremony

Recognizes outstanding achievements in the application of computers to advance chemical and biological sciences.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of chemical and biological sciences through the innovative use of computers. It recognizes impactful achievements in research, development, or education that integrate computational methods and technologies with chemistry or pharmaceutical research. The award is open to candidates worldwide and aims to promote progress at the intersection of computer science, chemistry, and related life sciences. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination period:** July 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024 - **Deadline for nominations:** November 1, 2024 (for the 2026 award cycle) - **Award announcement:** August 2026 in *Chemical & Engineering News* --- ## Funding Amount - **Honorarium:** $5,000 - **Additional support:** Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - **Other:** Award certificate --- ## Eligibility - **Nominees:** - Open to individuals in academia, industry, or other professional settings, including international candidates. - No requirement for ACS membership for this award. - Recognizes outstanding achievement in using computers in research, development, or education in chemical and biological sciences. - Nominee’s accomplishments must be specific to the purpose of the award. - Prior ACS National Award recipients are eligible if the nomination is for clearly different work or at least five years have elapsed since the previous award. - Recipients of widely recognized scientific awards are generally not eligible unless the cited accomplishment is new or different. - **Nominators:** - Not required to be ACS members. - Each nomination must have a single nominator. - Nominators and support letter writers cannot be current members of the award selection committee or ACS Board. - One nomination and one support letter per award per year per individual. - **Diversity Statement:** The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination Window:** Nominations are accepted annually from July 1 to November 1. - **Submission:** - Nominations must be submitted via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - **Required Materials:** - Nomination form - One letter of recommendation from the nominator - Up to two additional support letters (optional) - Supporting documentation as specified in the [Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - **Review:** Nominations remain active for three award cycles if not selected; nominators are encouraged to update materials annually. - **Selection:** The selection committee uses a published [rubric](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/2025-selection-rubrics/2025-computers-rubric.xlsx) to evaluate candidates. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by the [ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry](https://www.acs-comp.org/). - Past recipients and additional details can be found on the [award’s history page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-computers-in-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-research/past-recipients.html). - Nominations and support letters are retained for up to three cycles unless updated or withdrawn. - The award may be rescinded under certain circumstances outlined in the ACS National Awards guidelines. --- ## External Links - [ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-computers-in-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-research.html) - [Nomination Guidelines and Requirements](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/2025-selection-rubrics/2025-computers-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-computers-in-chemical-and-pharmaceutical-research/past-recipients.html) - [ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry](https://www.acs-comp.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | General ACS Info | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Contact Page | [ACS Contact](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research

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