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

December 15, 2025 (Nomination final deadline) | November 1, 2026 (Annual nomination deadline)

$25,000 personal prize plus up to $2,500 travel expenses; $150,000 unrestricted research grant to recipient-chosen institution

Recognizes outstanding achievement in organic chemistry, with a substantial cash prize and research grant.

--- ## Description The award recognizes exceptional accomplishments in the field of organic chemistry, specifically for work whose significance has become evident within the five years preceding the award presentation. The recipient receives a $25,000 cash prize, a medallion, and a certificate, as well as up to $2,500 in travel expenses to attend the ACS Spring and Fall Meetings. Additionally, the recipient directs an unrestricted $150,000 grant-in-aid to any university or non-profit institution of their choice to support research or education in organic chemistry. The award is presented annually by the American Chemical Society. --- ## Due Dates - December 15, 2025: Nomination final deadline (extended for the 2027 award cycle) - November 1, 2026: Annual nomination deadline (nomination period open July 1–November 1 each year; next occurrence after current date) --- ## Funding Amount - $25,000 cash prize awarded to the recipient - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to ACS Spring and Fall Meetings - $150,000 unrestricted research grant (Arthur C. Cope Fund Grant) directed to a university or non-profit institution chosen by the recipient --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals worldwide; ACS membership is not required for either nominees or nominators. - Nominations may be submitted by any individual, except current members of the award selection committee or ACS Board members (during their term). - The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - The nominee’s achievements must align with the purpose of the award (outstanding work in organic chemistry, with significance emerging in the last five years). - Previous recipients of an ACS National Award may be nominated for a different award if the work is clearly distinct or at least five years have elapsed since the previous award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - The nomination period typically runs from July 1 to November 1 each year. - For the 2027 award cycle, the deadline has been extended to December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. - Required materials generally include: - A nomination letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments and their significance - Supporting documents, such as a CV and up to two letters of support - Documentation should clearly address the impact and innovation of the nominee’s work in organic chemistry - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless updated or withdrawn. --- ## Additional Information - The recipient is expected to deliver an award address at the ACS Fall Meeting. - The $150,000 research grant is flexible: it may be directed to the recipient’s home institution or another university/non-profit, and can support research or education in organic chemistry. - Selection is based on alignment with the award’s purpose, benefit to society, scientific impact, innovation, and service to ACS/community (see [selection rubric](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/cope-rubric.xlsx)). --- ## External Links - [Arthur C. Cope Award official page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/arthur-cope-award.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/cope-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/arthur-cope-award/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 | | ACS General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | |

Arthur C. Cope Award

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