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

November 1, 2024 | November 1, 2026

$5,000 cash award plus up to $2,500 for travel to the award ceremony (biennial)

Recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in peptide chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics, presented biennially.

--- ## Description The award honors exceptional contributions to the chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics of peptides. Established by Merck Research Laboratories and administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the prize aims to recognize innovative research and significant advances in peptide science. The award consists of a cash prize, a certificate, and travel support to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. It is open to individuals worldwide and is awarded every two years in even-numbered years. --- ## Due Dates - November 1, 2024: Nomination deadline (for 2024 award; nomination period July 1 – November 1, 2024) - November 1, 2026: Next nomination deadline (for 2026 award; nomination period July 1 – November 1, 2026) The award is presented biennially in even-numbered years. --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash prize - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award includes a certificate --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have made outstanding contributions in the chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics of peptides. - Open to industry professionals, faculty, and chemistry professionals internationally. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or educational background. - ACS membership is not required for nominators or nominees. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted biennially from July 1 to November 1 in even-numbered years. - Nominations must be submitted through the ACS National Awards portal. - Required materials typically include: - A completed nomination form - A curriculum vitae or résumé of the nominee - Letters of support/recommendation - A statement of the nominee's accomplishments relevant to peptide chemistry - For full instructions and nomination procedures, visit the [ACS National Awards nominations page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). - Review criteria are available in the [Selection Committee Rubric for the Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/hirschmann-rubric.xlsx). --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by Merck Research Laboratories. - Past recipients and additional details are available on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/ralph-hirschmann-award-in-peptide-chemistry/past-recipients.html). - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. --- ## External Links - [ACS Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/ralph-hirschmann-award-in-peptide-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nominations Information](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/hirschmann-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ralph-hirschmann-award-in-peptide-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 USA | | ACS General Contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | | | ACS Contact Page | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | | |

Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry - American Chemical Society

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