Funding & Awards

Frank H. Field and Joe L. Franklin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry

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 achievement in the development or application of mass spectrometry.

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

In odd-numbered years, the award is presented for advances in techniques or fundamental processes in mass spectrometry. Recognition is given in even-numbered years to development of the applications of mass spectrometry. 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 (Annual Review)

Nominations for this award are not being accepted for the 2025 National Awards cycle due to a lack of funding.

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

If you have information about a possible entity wishing to sponsor this award, please contact awards@acs.org.

History

Extranuclear Laboratories established the award in 1983. The ACS sponsored the award in 2000 and 2006. Bruker Daltonics sponsored the award from 2001 to 2005. Waters Corporation sponsored the award from 2007 to 2023.

Contact Information

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

2023 Recipient David E. Clemmer (Attending Virtually) is Presented with His Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative Richard St. Louis (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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