Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal
Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal honors women chemists for distinguished service, recognizing contributions that advance chemistry, benefit society, and support the scientific community.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000, a medallion and certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes distinguished service to chemistry by women chemists through an annual ACS National Award.
Key Information: Nominees must be women chemists and U.S. citizens; ACS membership is not required.
Description
The Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal is an annual American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award recognizing distinguished service to chemistry by women chemists. It honors contributions to the discipline rather than funding a specified research project or scientific topic. ACS lists the medal among its National Awards and Diversity opportunities.
The selection rubric emphasizes impact on the chemical enterprise, innovation, benefit to society, alignment with the award’s purpose, and service to the scientific community beyond job expectations. The award is supported by an endowed fund established by Francis P. Garvan and the Olin Corporation Charitable Trust. The medallion is presented at the WCC luncheon during the ACS Spring Meeting.
