Biennial ACS award recognizing groundbreaking research and innovation in flavor chemistry, especially in aroma science.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: November 1, 2024 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $20,000 prize, medallion, certificate, and up to $2,500 for travel expenses (biennial award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding scientific contributions to flavor chemistry, with a focus on aroma, through a biennial award.
This award honors a scientist who has made significant, original contributions to the advancement of flavor chemistry, particularly in the area of aroma. The recognition highlights achievements such as the identification of compounds affecting flavor perception, research on aroma-flavor mechanisms, the formation and stability of flavor compounds, and innovation in analytical techniques. The award is presented biennially by the American Chemical Society and includes a $20,000 prize, a medallion, a certificate, and reimbursement for travel expenses to the award ceremony.