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2027 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences — Chemical Probes of Biological Systems

Chemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology award from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

Apply by Thursday, Dec 3

$250,000

About

Recognises original chemistry advancing probes of biological function in cells or organisms, including biomolecules, pathways and disease mechanisms. The award provides USD 250,000, a medal and a certificate. Nominations close 3 December 2026.

Eligibility

Career stage: Not stated

Nomination required

Covers: USD 250,000 monetary prize, medal and certificate.

International nominations; US-based funder. No host placement is prescribed.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Oct 11, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

International individual nominees; self-nomination is excluded. Previous Dreyfus Prize winners, Nobel laureates, and current Foundation directors, advisors and consultants are ineligible. A nomination package and separately submitted support letters are required.

Topics

original chemistryprobes of biological functioncellsorganismsbiomoleculespathwaysdisease mechanismsUSD 250,000medalcertificate

Open funding in Chemistry

All funding

Source: dreyfus.org

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