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

November 2025 (Nomination deadline) | March 2026 (Award address) | August 2026 (Winners announced)

$5,000 honorarium, certificate, plus up to $2,500 travel reimbursement; presented biennially

Recognizes outstanding research contributions in medicinal chemistry, with a cash award and invited address at the ACS spring meeting.

--- ## Description This biennial award from the American Chemical Society honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to research in medicinal chemistry. Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, the award includes a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate, and reimbursement of up to $2,500 for travel expenses to present an award address at the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry spring meeting. The award is open to researchers worldwide and is intended to recognize impactful and innovative work in medicinal chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination deadline:** Anticipated for November 2025 - **Award address at ACS spring meeting:** Anticipated for March 2026 - **Winners announced in Chemical & Engineering News:** Anticipated for August 2026 *All dates are projected based on the biennial cycle; check the [program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry.html) for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Certificate of recognition - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to attend and present at the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry spring meeting - Award is presented biennially (every even-numbered year) --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers in medicinal chemistry regardless of nationality, race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Award is granted for outstanding research achievements in the field of medicinal chemistry. - See [ACS National Award Eligibility Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for full details. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted online and typically open from July 1 to November 1 in the year prior to the award presentation. - Any individual (except selection committee or ACS Board members for the relevant award) may submit one nomination and/or support letter per award per year. - Nominations require a nominator, a recommendation letter, and supporting documentation as detailed in the [nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected or withdrawn. - Submit nominations via the [ACS National Awards portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). --- ## Additional Information - The award recipient will deliver an address at the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry spring meeting. - Past recipients and further award history are available on the [ACS MedChem Division page](https://www.acsmedchem.org/alfred-burger-award-acs-medicinal-chemistry-division). - Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc. - The award was established in 1978 by GlaxoSmithKline; Gilead began sponsorship in 2016. --- ## External Links - [ACS Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry (program page)](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry](https://www.acsmedchem.org/) - [List of Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Address | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General Contact Page | [https://www.acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry

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