Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products
Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products honors scientists for achievements in natural-product analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis to encourage original scientific work.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (2028 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: This is an achievement award, not funding for a proposed research project; ACS membership is not required.
Description
The Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products is administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as part of its National Awards program and sponsored by Givaudan Flavours Corporation. It recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in natural-product analysis, structure elucidation, and chemical synthesis. The award honors accomplished scientific work rather than supporting a proposed research project.
Special consideration is given to independence of thought and originality. Recipients may come from industry, faculty positions, or the broader chemistry profession, including international candidates. Selection considers alignment with the award’s purpose, benefit to society, scientific impact, innovation, and service to the scientific community, including training and mentoring the next generation of diverse scientists.
