The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences
The Dreyfus Prize honors outstanding research in chemistry, with the 2027 award focusing on innovative chemical probes that advance understanding of biological systems at the molecular level.
Funder: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Due Dates: December 3, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline for 2027 Dreyfus Prize)
Funding Amounts: $250,000 cash prize; recipient also receives a medal and certificate. Biennial award.
Summary: Biennial international prize recognizing a single individual for exceptional research advancing a selected area of chemistry; 2027 focus is chemical probes of biological systems.
Key Information: Self-nominations are not accepted; Nobel Laureates and previous Dreyfus Prize winners are ineligible.
Description
The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is a prestigious biennial award presented by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. It honors an individual who has made exceptional and original contributions that have significantly advanced a selected area of chemistry. For the 2027 cycle, the focus is on "Chemical Probes of Biological Systems," highlighting research that develops chemical tools to elucidate biological function at the molecular level—such as revealing the roles of proteins, glycans, and nucleic acids, illuminating pathway regulation, and deepening understanding of disease mechanisms. The achievements recognized should be primarily chemical in nature, even if the work is interdisciplinary.
