Nakanishi Prize Grant

The Nakanishi Prize, awarded by the American Chemical Society, recognizes significant contributions to the field of flavor chemistry. This prestigious award includes a $5,000 prize, a medallion, and a certificate, along with reimbursement of up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award presentation. Open to all scientists regardless of background, the prize aims to encourage advancements in chemical and spectroscopic methods related to biological phenomena, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field.

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• American Chemical Society

The ACS National Awards program is designed to encourage the advancement of chemistry in all its branches, to support research in chemical science and in industry, and to promote the careers of chemists. The Thomas H. Parliment Award for Advances in Flavor Chemistry was established in 2024. The first award will be given in 2026.
Purpose
To recognize a scientist who has significantly contributed to the advancement of flavor chemistry.
The award will consist of $20,000, a medallion, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.
To recognize and stimulate significant work that extends chemical and spectroscopic methods to the study of important biological phenomena. The prize consists of $5,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Presentations in odd-numbered years are administered by the ACS and presentations in even-numbered years are administered by the Chemical Society of Japan. The medallion will be presented during the award address.

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 scientific achievement. Special consideration will be given for work that has contributed broadly on an international scope.