Arthur C. Cope Award
The Arthur C. Cope Award honors outstanding achievements in organic chemistry and provides a major unrestricted research grant for further work in the field.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (nomination deadline, standard) | December 2026 (nomination deadline, extended; projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 cash prize, medallion, certificate, up to $2,500 travel reimbursement, and $150,000 unrestricted research grant to a university or nonprofit institution
Summary: Recognizes outstanding achievement in organic chemistry with a cash award and a major research grant directed by the recipient.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines are projected and may shift.
Description
The Arthur C. Cope Award is a prestigious annual honor presented by the American Chemical Society to recognize exceptional achievement in the field of organic chemistry. The award highlights work whose significance has become evident within the five years prior to the award presentation. Recipients receive a $25,000 cash prize, a medallion, and a certificate. Additionally, the recipient directs an unrestricted $150,000 grant-in-aid for research in organic chemistry to a university or nonprofit institution of their choice, which may be used for research or educational purposes. Up to $2,500 is provided for travel expenses to attend ACS meetings where the award is presented and addressed.
