Funding & Awards

Roger Adams Award in Organic Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional

Category National Awards

Amount$25,000 + expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2023

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to research in organic chemistry.

Description

The award consists of a medallion, a certificate, and $25,000. The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years at the ACS Meeting. The recipient will deliver a lecture at the Biennial National Organic Chemistry Symposium of the ACS Meeting. Travel expenses to the symposium 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.

Deadline

November 1 (presented biennially in odd-numbered years)

How to Apply

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

Sponsor

Organic Reactions, Inc. and Organic Syntheses, Inc.

History

Established in 1959 by Organic Syntheses, Inc. and Organic Reactions, Inc. Sponsored by Organic Syntheses, Organic Reactions, and the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry.

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

Stephen Buchwald receives his 2019 award plaque on stage with the ACS President and his sponsor representative.

2019 recipient Stephen L. Buchwald (center) is presented his award by sponsor representative, Rick Lane Danheiser (right), and Bonnie A. Charpentier, ACS President (left).

Photo by Loris Guzzetta/ACS

Past Recipients

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