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

November 2026 (Nomination deadline, projected)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; awarded biennially

Recognizes outstanding research contributions in medicinal chemistry; presented biennially at the ACS spring meeting.

--- ## Description This biennial award honors individuals who have made exceptional research contributions in the field of medicinal chemistry. The recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate, and up to $2,500 in reimbursed travel expenses to attend the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry spring meeting, where they will present an award address. Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc., the award is open to researchers globally and seeks to recognize excellence, innovation, and impact in medicinal chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (Nomination deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award meeting - Award is presented biennially (every two years) --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to research in medicinal chemistry. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Nominees may be from academia, industry, or other professional backgrounds. - Award is international in scope. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are typically accepted from July 1 through November 1 in even-numbered years (next anticipated cycle: July–November 2026). - Nominations must be submitted via the ACS National Awards portal. - Required materials generally include: - Nomination letter describing the nominee’s contributions - Curriculum vitae or résumé - Supporting letters (typically 2–4) - Other supporting documentation as specified by ACS - Nominees are reviewed by a selection committee using a published rubric. For detailed nomination instructions, see the [ACS National Awards nomination page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the spring meeting of the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry in even-numbered years. - Recipients are expected to deliver an award address at the meeting. - Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc. - See [past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry/past-recipients.html) for examples of successful nominees. --- ## External Links - [Program Page – Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/burger-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/alfred-burger-award-in-medicinal-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | For additional questions, visit the [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html).

Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry - American Chemical Society

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