Funding & Awards

Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide 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 and encourage outstanding achievements in the chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics of peptides.

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.

Eligibility

The nominee must have made outstanding contributions in the chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics of peptides. The award will be granted 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

Merck Research Laboratories

History

Merck Research Laboratories established the award in 1988. From 2014, this award will be presented biennially in even-numbered years.

Contact Information

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

2022 Recipient Samuel I. Stupp (Center) is Presented with His Award by Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative Steven Mark Silverman (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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