Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator
The ACS Elias J. Corey Award honors early-career scientists for groundbreaking original research in synthetic organic chemistry, highlighting innovation in reagents, reactions, and methodologies.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026: Nomination deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000 award plus up to $2,500 in travel expenses; one-time award
Summary: Recognizes original, impactful research in synthetic organic chemistry by early-career investigators.
Key Information: Nominee must be within 15 years of terminal degree; focus on significant synthetic innovations.
Description
This award honors early-career scientists who have made outstanding original contributions to synthetic organic chemistry. The focus is on creative, high-impact research—such as the development of novel reagents, reactions, or catalytic processes—that addresses important synthetic challenges. Special consideration is given to work advancing the synthesis of natural products, medicinally relevant molecules, and broadly useful synthetic methodologies.
