Funding & Awards

Alfred Burger Award in Medicinal Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional

Category National Awards

Amount$5,000 + expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2022

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize outstanding contributions to research in medicinal chemistry.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The award is presented biennially in even-numbered years and the recipient will present an award address at the spring meeting of the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry.

Eligibility

The award will be granted for outstanding contributions in the field of medicinal chemistry regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Deadline

November 1 (Presented Biennially in Even-Numbered Years)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Sponsor

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

History

GlaxoSmithKline established the award in 1978. Gilead Sciences, Inc. began sponsoring the award in 2016.

Contact Information

ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org

2022 Recipient Nicholas A. Meanwell (Center) is Presented with His Award by Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative William Watkins (Right)

Photo by Nam Thai, EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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