Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products
Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products supports chemists by honoring achievements in natural-product analysis, structure elucidation, and synthesis that advance the field and benefit society.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding achievements in the analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis of natural products.
Key Information: ACS membership is not required for nominees, nominators, or supporters.
Description
The Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products is an annual American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award sponsored by Givaudan Flavours Corporation. It recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in natural products chemistry, spanning analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis. The award honors accomplished work, with special consideration given to independence of thought and originality.
The program recognizes contributions to the scientific field and their broader value to society. Its selection rubric considers alignment with the award’s purpose, scientific impact, societal benefit, innovation, and service to ACS goals and the scientific community. Training, teaching, and mentoring the next generation of diverse scientists are included in the assessment of impact and service.
