Roger Adams Award in Organic Chemistry
The Roger Adams Award honors outstanding research achievements in organic chemistry with national recognition and a biennial lecture at the ACS National Meeting.
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Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (annual nomination deadline) | December 15, 2026 (extended deadline for 2027 National Awards)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 cash prize; medallion and certificate; travel expenses to ACS National Meeting reimbursed; awarded biennially.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to research in organic chemistry with a significant cash prize and national recognition.
Key Information: Award presented in odd-numbered years; nomination period typically July 1–November 1, with periodic extensions.
Description
This award recognizes and encourages exceptional research contributions in the field of organic chemistry. Recipients receive a $25,000 prize, a medallion, a certificate, and reimbursement for travel expenses to deliver a lecture at the Biennial National Organic Chemistry Symposium during the ACS National Meeting. Established in 1959, the award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years and highlights leading achievements in organic chemistry.
