Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education in Chemistry
Honors a graduate student and their preceptor(s) for exceptional achievements in chemistry research and mentorship, based on a recently completed Ph.D. dissertation.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (Extended nomination deadline for 2027 National Awards) | November 1, 2026 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 cash prize for student; $3,000 for preceptor(s); up to $2,500 for travel reimbursement; Nobel laureate-signed plaques
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding graduate student and their preceptor(s) for exceptional achievements in chemistry research and mentorship.
Description
This award honors a graduate student and their preceptor(s) for exceptional achievements in chemistry, as demonstrated by a recently completed Ph.D. dissertation. Both the student and preceptor(s) receive a $3,000 cash prize and a plaque inscribed with Nobel laureates' signatures. The preceptor’s plaque is intended for permanent display in the institution’s chemistry department. The award also reimburses up to $2,500 in travel expenses for attending the award presentation. Its purpose is to celebrate excellence in graduate-level chemical research and mentorship, regardless of nationality or institutional affiliation.
