Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry
Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry honors researchers for outstanding medicinal chemistry contributions and supports travel to an award address, recognizing achievement rather than funding new work.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (2028 nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry research rather than funding a proposed research project.
Key Information: The recipient must present an award address at the spring meeting of the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry.
Description
The Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry is part of the American Chemical Society’s National Awards program and recognizes outstanding contributions to research in medicinal chemistry. It honors research achievement rather than supporting a proposed project. Eligible recipients include industry researchers, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international nominees whose accomplishments align with the award’s purpose.
The award is presented biennially in even-numbered years and combines a monetary award, a certificate, and reimbursement toward travel to the presentation meeting. The recipient delivers an award address at the spring meeting of the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry. GlaxoSmithKline established the award in 1978; Gilead Sciences, Inc. has sponsored it since 2016.
