Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program
This grant honors early career chemical sciences faculty for outstanding independent research and educational innovation, supporting both their scientific and teaching contributions.
Funder: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Due Dates: February 4, 2027 (Nomination package and letters of support due)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 unrestricted research grant over up to 5 years; $7,500 may be used for departmental expenses
Summary: Supports early career faculty in the chemical sciences with outstanding research and educational commitment.
Key Information: One nomination per institution per year; eligibility limited to faculty within six years of their first independent appointment.
Description
The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program recognizes and supports the research and teaching careers of early career faculty in the chemical sciences. The award is intended for those who have demonstrated leadership in original, independent research of outstanding quality and have shown a strong commitment to education, especially at the undergraduate level. Awardees are selected through a competitive institutional nomination and peer review process, with emphasis on continued impact in the field and educational innovation.
