Funding & Awards

George and Christine Sosnovsky Award for Cancer Research

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Industry, Chemistry Professional, Faculty

Category National Awards

Amount$5,000 + expenses

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

For outstanding achievements in the elucidation of the chemical and biochemical pathways underlying human cancers, leading to the discovery and development of improved cancer therapeutics.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 (applicable toward 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. Nominees may include individuals or research teams (maximum 3 individuals). Outstanding contributions to medicinal and biological chemistry will be considered.

Deadline

November 1 (presented biennially in even-numbered years)

How to Apply

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

Sponsor

George and Christine Sosnovsky Endowment Fund

History

The award was established in 2010 and is supported through an endowment by George and Christine Sosnovsky Endowment Fund.

Past Recipients

2018 - Paul J. Hergenrother
2016 - Juswinder Singh
2014 - Christopher Leamon, Philip Low, Joseph Reddy, and Iontcho R. Vlahov
2012 - Lawrence J. Marnett

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

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