F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry supports accomplished chemists through a prize recognizing distinguished achievements that advance the field with creativity and imagination.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 prize and certificate, plus up to $2,500 in reimbursed travel expenses
Summary: Recognizes distinguished accomplishments in synthetic inorganic chemistry, with particular emphasis on creativity and imagination.
Key Information: Prior ACS National Award recipients must be nominated for clearly different work or wait at least five years.
Description
The F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry is an American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award honoring distinguished work and outstanding accomplishments in synthetic inorganic chemistry. It recognizes achievements rather than funding proposed research projects. Creativity and imagination in a nominee’s work are especially valued, and the selection rubric emphasizes alignment with the award’s purpose, advancement of the scientific field, and innovation.
Established by the ACS Board of Directors in 2002, the award is supported by the F. Albert Cotton Endowment Fund, funded by F. Albert Cotton. It is open to industry professionals, faculty, and chemistry professionals, including international nominees. The recipient receives a monetary prize and certificate, with travel reimbursement available for the meeting at which the award is presented.
