[Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation](https://www.dreyfus.org)

December 3, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline for the 2027 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences)

$250,000 monetary award; includes a medal and certificate; awarded biennially

Biennial international prize recognizing exceptional, original research that advances a selected area of chemistry, with the 2027 focus on chemical probes of biological systems.

--- ## Description The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is a prestigious biennial award presented by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation to an individual whose original research has significantly advanced a selected area of chemistry. For 2027, the prize topic is "chemical probes of biological systems," highlighting the development of chemical tools that elucidate biological function at the molecular level. The award consists of a $250,000 prize, a medal, and a certificate, with a ceremony held at the recipient's institution. --- ## Due Dates - December 3, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for the 2027 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences --- ## Funding Amount - The prize includes a $250,000 monetary award. - Recipients also receive a medal and a certificate. - The award is presented biennially. --- ## Eligibility - Open to international nominations; no restrictions based on nationality or institution. - The prize is awarded to an individual (not groups or teams). - No limit on the number of nominees from a given institution. - Institutional approval is not required for nomination. - Not eligible: Current Dreyfus Foundation Directors, Advisors, and consultants; previous Dreyfus Prize winners; Nobel Laureates. - Self-nominations are not accepted. --- ## Application Process - Any person may nominate a candidate; self-nominations are not permitted. - Required nomination materials (submitted as a single PDF to [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org)): - Online nomination form (available March 2026) - Nomination letter (max 3 pages) - CV including highest degree and advisor (max 5 pages) - List of up to 10 relevant papers and/or patents - Provisional citation (max 30 words) - Up to three letters of support (PDF, max 3 pages each) must be sent directly by the letter writers to [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org); these should not be included in the main nomination package. - Questions may be directed to [prize@dreyfus.org](mailto:prize@dreyfus.org). --- ## Additional Information - The 2027 prize topic focuses on the development and use of chemical probes to study biological systems, distinct from imaging technologies. - The award ceremony typically takes place in late September at the recipient's institution. --- ## External Links - [Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences program page](https://www.dreyfus.org/dreyfus-prize/) - [Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation](https://www.dreyfus.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@dreyfus.org](mailto:info@dreyfus.org) | +1 212-753-1760 | 405 Lexington Avenue, Suite 909, New York, NY 10174, USA | | Prize-specific questions | [prize@dreyfus.org](mailto:prize@dreyfus.org) | | | | Submission of materials | [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org) | | |

The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences

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