Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products
The Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products recognizes chemists for completed work in analysis, structure elucidation, and synthesis that advances natural products chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026 (2028 award nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,000 and a certificate; up to $2,500 in travel expenses reimbursed
Summary: Recognizes outstanding achievements in the analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis of natural products.
Key Information: This award recognizes completed achievements, not a proposed research project.
Description
The American Chemical Society’s Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in natural products chemistry. It honors work in analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis, with special consideration for independence of thought and originality. The award is sponsored by Givaudan Flavours Corporation.
Established in 1948 by Fritzsche Dodge and Olcott Inc., the award is an ACS National Award. It acknowledges accomplishments already made rather than funding a proposed research project.
