E. B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances Grant

E. B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Summary

The E. B. Hershberg Award, presented by the American Chemical Society, recognizes outstanding discoveries in medicinally active substances. Established in 1988, this biennial award honors the legacy of Emanuel B. Hershberg in pharmaceutical chemistry. Nominees should have made significant contributions in the past two decades, with the award offering $5,000 and travel reimbursement for the presentation meeting. The ACS, founded in 1876, aims to advance scientific knowledge and integrity.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations are due November 1. The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years. About ACS The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community, and champion scientific integrity. Our vision is a world built on science. E. B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances History The award was established in 1988 by Merck Research Laboratories (formerly Schering-Plough Research Institute) to honor the contributions of Emanuel B. Hershberg to the pharmaceutical industry, especially the application of organic chemistry for the discovery and development of novel drugs. Purpose To recognize and encourage outstanding discoveries in the chemistry of medicinally active substances. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award will be granted for outstanding discoveries and/or developments in the chemistry of medicinally active substances, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The discovery for which the award is given should have been made during the last two decades.Pleas refer to Nomination for the  eligibility for Nominees and Nominators.