NAS Award for Chemistry in Service to Society

The NAS Award for Chemistry in Service to Society is a biennial prize established by a corporate sponsor and awarded for contributions to chemistry that address a societal need, with a prize of $20,000. Nominations for the 2027 award (to chemists working in industry) will be accepted until October 5, 2026. The award alternates between chemists in industry and those in academia, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Prize of $20,000

Nominations are open to chemists working in industry, academia, government, and nonprofit organizations for the 2027 award.

Nominations for the 2027 award are being accepted until October 5, 2026, via the NAS nomination platform.