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

November 2026 (nomination period final deadline) | December 2026 (extended, projected)

$25,000 personal prize, up to $2,500 travel, and $150,000 unrestricted research grant to a university or non-profit of recipient's choice (one-time award)

Recognizes outstanding recent achievements in organic chemistry with a major cash prize and a substantial research grant.

--- ## Description This prestigious award recognizes exceptional achievement in the field of organic chemistry, specifically honoring work whose significance has become apparent within the five years preceding the award. The recipient receives a $25,000 cash prize, a medallion, a certificate, and up to $2,500 in reimbursed travel expenses to attend ACS meetings for the award presentation and address. Additionally, the recipient designates a university or non-profit institution to receive an unrestricted $150,000 grant-in-aid for research in organic chemistry. The grant may be used for the recipient’s own research or assigned to others for research or education in organic chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Nomination period final deadline (anticipated/projected) - December 2026: Nomination period final deadline (extended, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 personal cash prize to the recipient - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to ACS meetings - $150,000 unrestricted research grant to a university or non-profit institution of the recipient’s choice, designated as an Arthur C. Cope Fund Grant --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals with outstanding achievements in organic chemistry, with work of significant impact within the past five years. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Nominators are also not required to be ACS members, except for specific other ACS awards. - A nominee who has previously received a widely recognized scientific award or another ACS National Award may be eligible if the nomination is for clearly different work, or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous ACS National Award. - Members of the selection committee or ACS Board members may not be nominated or submit nominations/support letters for awards during their terms. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by a single nominator (not on the selection committee or ACS Board) and include a recommendation letter. - The nomination period is typically open from July 1 to November/December each year. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected. - Required materials typically include a nomination form, a recommendation letter, and supporting documentation as outlined in the ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines. - For detailed requirements and to submit, visit the [ACS National Awards nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) and [submit a nomination online](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). --- ## Additional Information - The unrestricted research grant can be designated for the recipient’s own research or assigned to others for research or educational purposes in organic chemistry. - The award is presented at ACS national meetings, and recipients are expected to deliver an award address. - Selection is based on alignment with the award’s purpose, societal benefit, impact on the field, innovation, and service to the scientific community. --- ## External Links - [Arthur C. Cope Award program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/arthur-cope-award.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/arthur-cope-award/past-recipients.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/cope-rubric.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Program | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | | ACS General Contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | |

Arthur C. Cope Award

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