The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports early career faculty in the chemical sciences for outstanding independent research and educational leadership.
Funder: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Due Dates: February 4, 2027 (Nomination and letters of support deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 unrestricted research grant; funds typically expended over five years
Summary: Supports early career faculty in the chemical sciences for outstanding independent research and educational contributions.
Key Information: Only one nomination per institution per year; candidates must be within six years of their first independent academic appointment.
The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program recognizes and supports the research and teaching careers of talented early career faculty in the chemical sciences. The award honors independent scholarship achieved in the early years of a faculty appointment, demonstrated commitment to education, and leadership in original research of outstanding quality. Awardees receive an unrestricted grant to advance their research and educational initiatives, and are expected to serve as role models in both research and teaching within the chemical sciences community.