Peter J. Dunn Awards for Green Chemistry & Engineering
The Peter J. Dunn Awards recognize innovative green chemistry research that advances sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing and processes.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 award; up to $2,500 travel reimbursement for conference; plaque and certificates for team members.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding innovations in green chemistry and engineering that advance sustainability in pharmaceutical research and manufacturing.
Key Information: Focus is on a specific innovative technology, not a career achievement; teams up to 10 people may be nominated.
Description
The Peter J. Dunn Awards, established by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable (ACS GCIPR), honor excellence in the research, development, and execution of green chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry and its allied partners. The award specifically recognizes significant achievements in developing greener and more sustainable synthetic routes, processes, reaction conditions, and manufacturing technologies for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or intermediates. Submissions must detail accomplishments at a meaningful scale, demonstrating reductions in process mass intensity, waste minimization, improved robustness, and reduced environmental, health, and safety impacts. The award is presented at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, where recipients are invited to present their work.
