Arthur C. Cope Award
The ACS Arthur C. Cope Award recognizes major recent achievements in organic chemistry with a cash prize and a $150,000 research grant for advancing the field.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (Extended nomination deadline for 2027 awards) | November 1, 2026 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 personal award, up to $2,500 travel reimbursement, and $150,000 unrestricted research grant to recipient’s chosen institution
Summary: Recognizes outstanding recent achievements in organic chemistry with a cash prize and a major research grant.
Key Information: Nomination period for the 2027 awards is extended to December 15, 2025.
Description
This prestigious award honors individuals for exceptional achievements in the field of organic chemistry, specifically recognizing work whose significance has become clear in the five years preceding the award. The recipient receives a $25,000 cash prize, a medallion, a certificate, reimbursement for travel to ACS meetings, and directs an unrestricted $150,000 research grant to a university or nonprofit institution of their choice. The award is administered by the American Chemical Society and is intended to advance research and education in organic chemistry.
