The Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology honors major breakthroughs in ultrafast science across physics, chemistry, and biology, presented by the American Chemical Society.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026: Nomination deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award ceremony (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding and creative contributions to ultrafast science and technology in physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
The Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS), honors individuals who have made groundbreaking and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology. The award celebrates original research that has significantly advanced the understanding or application of ultrafast processes across interdisciplinary fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, and related areas. Supported by an endowed fund from the Newport Corporation, this national award highlights the legacy of Ahmed Zewail and aims to recognize those whose work has had a profound impact on the field.