Please note a recent update to the eligibility criteria if you are preparing a nomination. Nominators may no longer be current members of the award selection committee or the ACS Board. Additionally, the restriction preventing candidates who hold other major scientific awards from being nominated has been removed.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Nomination deadline, projected) | December 2026 (Extended deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 cash prize + up to $2,500 travel reimbursement + $150,000 unrestricted research grant to recipient's chosen institution (one-time).
Summary: Recognizes outstanding achievement in organic chemistry with a major cash prize and research grant.