Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences
- Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences
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The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is an award given to an individual researcher in chemistry. The prize, awarded biennially, consists of a citation, a medal, and a monetary award of $250,000. The prize is awarded by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. to an individual in a selected area of chemistry "to recognize exceptional and original research that has advanced the field in a major way."
The first Dreyfus Prize was awarded to George M. Whitesides of Harvard University in the field of materials chemistry,[1] honoring the accomplishments of the Dreyfus brothers, Camille and Henry, who founded Celanese.
The second Dreyfus Prize was awarded to Tobin J. Marks of Northwestern University in the field of catalysis.
Topic
To be announced Fall 2012.
Eligibility
The prize is restricted to U.S. residents. Nobel laureates are not eligible. Dreyfus Foundation Advisors and reviewers who serve in the year of the selection are not eligible.
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- Chemistry awards
- Awards established in 2009
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