[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

November 2026 (nomination deadline) | December 2026 (extended nomination deadline, if applicable)

$10,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; medallion and certificate included.

Recognizes and encourages outstanding and creative research contributions in the development of novel synthetic methods in chemistry.

--- ## Description This award celebrates exceptional and innovative achievements in the discovery and development of new and useful methods for chemical synthesis. Open to researchers worldwide, it is intended to honor individuals whose work has significantly advanced synthetic methodology, impacting any area of chemistry. Recipients receive a $10,000 prize, a medallion, a certificate, and up to $2,500 for travel to the award ceremony. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated) - December 2026: Extended nomination deadline (anticipated, if applicable) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the ACS meeting for award presentation - Medallion in a presentation box and a certificate --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must have accomplished outstanding and creative research involving the discovery and development of novel and useful methods for chemical synthesis. - Eligible work may relate to any area of chemistry. - The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or educational background. - ACS membership is **not required** for nominees. - Previous recipients of major scientific or ACS National Awards may be eligible if the nomination is for new or substantially different work (see ACS National Award guidelines for details). - Nominations may remain active for up to three award cycles if not selected. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Nominations typically require: - A nomination letter (by the primary nominator) - Support letters (as permitted by ACS guidelines) - A curriculum vitae or resumé of the nominee - A list of publications relevant to the award - Other supporting documentation as specified in the ACS National Award guidelines - Only one nominator per candidate; nominators are not required to be ACS members. - The selection committee evaluates nominations based on alignment with award purpose, benefit to society, impact, innovation, and service to the chemical community. --- ## Additional Information - The award is supported by the Purdue Borane Research Fund and established in 1997. - Nominations and support letters remain active for three cycles unless selected or withdrawn. - The award will be presented at an ACS national meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Details](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/herbert-brown-award-for-creative-research-in-synthetic-methods.html) - [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/brown-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/herbert-brown-award-for-creative-research-in-synthetic-methods/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General ACS Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | |

Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Research in Synthetic Methods

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