M. Frederick Hawthorne Award in Main Group Inorganic Chemistry
M. Frederick Hawthorne Award in Main Group Inorganic Chemistry supports researchers by honoring contributions to main group chemistry that advance the field and promote inorganic chemists’ careers.
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If you plan to nominate someone, note the newly stated limit of one nomination and one support letter per award each year; you may support a different nomination for the same award. The page now explicitly confirms eligibility for industry researchers, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international researchers, and encourages annual updates to nominations that roll over. Dates and funding are unchanged: nominations run August 5–December 5, 2026, with a $5,000 award and up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline, 2028 awards)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $1,500 in reimbursed travel expenses
Summary: Recognizes significant contributions to main group inorganic chemistry to advance the field and promote inorganic chemists’ careers.
Key Information: Nominees’ contributions must involve elements in Groups 1, 2, or 13–18 of the periodic table; ACS membership is not required.
Description
The American Chemical Society’s M. Frederick Hawthorne Award in Main Group Inorganic Chemistry recognizes researchers who have made significant contributions to chemistry involving elements in Groups 1, 2, and 13–18 of the periodic table. Part of the ACS National Awards program, it encourages the advancement of inorganic chemistry and promotes the careers of inorganic chemists.
The award gives special consideration to demonstrated creativity and independence of thought, reflecting Professor M. Frederick Hawthorne’s example. Its scientific focus is on advancing main group chemistry, with the selection rubric emphasizing the role of main group elements in their own right rather than solely in service of transition metals. Alignment with the award’s purpose and innovation receive the greatest evaluation weights.
