ACS Award in Pure Chemistry
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry supports early-career researchers with a prize recognizing fundamental research of unusual merit, encouraging independence of thought and originality in pure chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes and encourages fundamental research of unusual merit in pure chemistry by early-career researchers.
Key Information: Nominees must have fewer than 10 years of experience since their terminal degree, with recognized research conducted in North America.
Description
The ACS Award in Pure Chemistry is an American Chemical Society National Award recognizing fundamental research of unusual merit by researchers at the beginning of their careers. It gives special consideration to independence of thought and originality, with the selection rubric requiring that the recognized research have been carried out in North America. The award recognizes accomplishments rather than funding a proposed research project.
Sponsored by the Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity and the Alpha Chi Sigma Educational Foundation, the award provides a monetary prize, a certificate, and travel reimbursement for the presentation meeting. Selection considers scientific impact, alignment with the award’s purpose, creativity, innovation, and benefit to society. Recipients present an address on their recognized scientific work at the ACS Spring Meeting.
