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

December 3, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline for 2027 Dreyfus Prize)

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

Biennial international prize recognizing an individual for exceptional and original research that has significantly advanced a selected area of chemistry.

--- ## Description The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is a prestigious biennial award presented by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. It recognizes an individual whose original research has profoundly advanced a specific area of chemistry. The prize celebrates transformative contributions, with a focus on work that is fundamentally rooted in chemistry, even if interdisciplinary. The recipient receives a $250,000 monetary award, a medal, and a certificate. The award ceremony is held at the winner’s institution and includes a formal presentation, an award talk, and a reception. --- ## Due Dates - December 3, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for the 2027 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences (topic TBA) --- ## Funding Amount - The prize consists of a $250,000 monetary award, a medal, and a certificate. - Awarded to one individual every two years. --- ## Eligibility - Open to international nominees; no nationality or institutional restrictions. - Any person may nominate a candidate (self-nominations are not accepted). - No limit on the number of nominees per institution; institutional approval is not required. - Not eligible: current Dreyfus Foundation Directors, Advisors, consultants, previous Dreyfus Prize winners, and Nobel Laureates. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online nomination form](https://www.dreyfus.org/dreyfus-prize-app/). - Assemble the following as a single PDF (formatted on 8.5 x 11-inch paper, 12-point font) and email to [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org): - Nomination letter (max 3 pages) - CV (max 5 pages; must include highest degree and advisor) - List of up to ten key papers and/or patents related to the nomination - Provisional citation (30-word limit) - Up to three letters of support may be submitted directly by the letter writers to [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org) as PDFs (max 3 pages, on letterhead). - Self-nominations are not accepted. --- ## Additional Information - The topic for the 2027 prize will be announced (TBA). - The award ceremony is typically held at the recipient's institution in late September. - For questions, contact the Foundation at [prize@dreyfus.org](mailto:prize@dreyfus.org). --- ## External Links - [Dreyfus Prize Program Page](https://www.dreyfus.org/dreyfus-prize/) - [Online Nomination Form](https://www.dreyfus.org/dreyfus-prize-app/) --- ## 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 Queries | [prize@dreyfus.org](mailto:prize@dreyfus.org) | | |

The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences - Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

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