Pfizer Emergent Leader Award
Purpose:
To recognize up to eight individuals in the second year and above of their graduate studies or undertaking post-doctoral research. The applicants must perform research in the areas of organic chemistry, synthetic methodology, total synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry or chemical biology.
Description:
Awardees will present their research at an awards symposium during the ACS Spring Meeting. They will receive a $1,500 stipend to cover ACS Spring Meeting travel expenses and be recognized at the Awards Symposium Reception, Women in the Chemical Enterprise Networking Breakfast, WCC ‘Just Cocktails’ reception, and the WCC Luncheon.
2026 Award Winners
Alana Duke, New York University
Katie Kuo, Georgia Institute of Technology
Elizabeth Ryutov, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vasilisa Krivovicheva, Florida International University
Hannah Boesger, University of Michigan
Christine Dunn, St. Jude Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Hailey Hendricks, Princeton University
Megan Jurek, University of Illinois Chicago
Nomination Deadline
May 15
Eligibility
Individuals in their second year and above in their graduate studies and postdoctoral researchers in the areas of organic chemistry, synthetic methodology, total synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemical biology.
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.
The following will be requested in the application:
- Your resume or C.V. (include permanent address)
- A brief cover letter detailing how this award will impact your career in science and how your leadership has advanced the WCC’s mission (1 page)
- Your proposed abstract submission for the WCC/Pfizer Emergent Leader Award Symposium
- A letter from your advisor commenting on your technical ability and potential, as well as confirming your participation at the ACS Spring meeting at which you will be making your presentation, if selected
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