Funding & Awards

ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research

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 the use of computers in the advancement of the chemical and biological sciences.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

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 for outstanding achievement in the use of computers in research, development, or education in the chemical and biological sciences.

Deadline

November 1 (annual review)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1. Learn more about ACS National Award Nominations.

Sponsor

ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry

History

The ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry began sponsoring the award in 2014. ACS sponsored the Award in 2013. Accelrys, Inc. sponsored the award from 2011 to 2012 and from 2002 to 2007. The ACS financed the award in 2010 and from 1999 to 2001. Schrödinger sponsored the award from 2008 to 2009. IBM North America, Scientific and Technical Systems and Solutions sponsored the award from 1996 to 1998. The Digital Equipment Corporation established the award in 1984 and sponsored it through 1995.

Contact Information

Awards Office
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: 202-872-4575
Fax: 202-776-8008
awards@acs.org

photo of Alexander MacKerell, Jr. presented with his award

2022 recipient Alexander MacKerell, Jr. (center) is presented his award by Jana Shen (right), and Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (left).

Photo by Nam Thai, EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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