E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy
E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy honors chemistry researchers for outstanding accomplishments across fundamental and applied spectroscopy, advancing chemical science and chemists’ careers.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (2028 award nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding accomplishments across all fields of fundamental or applied spectroscopy in chemistry.
Key Information: The recipient must deliver an award address at the ACS Division of Physical Chemistry’s spring awards symposium.
Description
The E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy is administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to recognize outstanding accomplishments in fundamental or applied spectroscopy in chemistry. Its scope includes all fields of chemical spectroscopy, rather than a single spectroscopic specialty. Recipient categories include industry researchers, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international nominees.
The award is part of the ACS National Awards program, which encourages the advancement of chemistry, supports research in chemical science and industry, and promotes chemists’ careers. Presented biennially in even-numbered years, the Wilson award is supported by an endowed fund established by the ACS Division of Physical Chemistry and friends and colleagues of E. Bright Wilson.
