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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline; annual cycle)

$5,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; annual, single recipient

Recognizes outstanding research at the interface of biology and organic or inorganic chemistry.

--- ## Description The Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry is an annual national award presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to honor exceptional research accomplishments at the intersection of biology and organic or inorganic chemistry. The award highlights significant achievements that apply fundamental chemical principles and experimental methodologies to areas of biological significance. Established in 1986 through an endowment by Alfred R. Bader and Isabel Bader, the award is supported by an endowed fund and aims to celebrate research excellence that advances the fields of bioinorganic and bioorganic chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period: July 1 – November 1, 2024 (for the 2026 award cycle) - Nominations are accepted annually, with the deadline falling on November 1 each year. --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award includes a certificate --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals in industry, academia, or other chemistry professions, including international candidates. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Awarded for outstanding research at the interface of biology and organic or inorganic chemistry. - Special consideration is given to work applying fundamental chemistry principles and experimental methodologies to biologically significant problems. - The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Recipients of widely recognized scientific awards are generally not eligible unless the nomination is for new or different work. - Previous ACS National Award recipients may be nominated for different ACS National Awards if the work is clearly distinct or at least five years have elapsed since the prior award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online during the open period (July 1–November 1). - Nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Each nomination requires a primary nominator (who also writes the recommendation letter). - Only one nomination and/or one support letter per award per individual is permitted. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles if not selected; updates are encouraged each year. - For full nomination instructions and to submit, visit the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. - Supported by an endowed fund established by Alfred R. Bader. - See [past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-bader-award-in-bioinorganic-or-bioorganic-chemistry/past-recipients.html) for examples of honored work. - Related ACS awards are available for research in other chemistry subfields. --- ## External Links - [ACS Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-bader-award-in-bioinorganic-or-bioorganic-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-bader-award-in-bioinorganic-or-bioorganic-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | General Inquiries | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 |

Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry

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