The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation has selected Theoretical and Computational Chemistry as the topic of the 2017 Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences. The Dreyfus Prize, awarded biennially, recognizes an individual for exceptional and original research in a selected area of chemistry that has advanced the field in a major way. The prize consists of a monetary award of $250,000, a medal, and a certificate.

“Each Dreyfus Prize highlights major accomplishment in a different area of the chemical sciences. We consider, in addition, the promise of benefit to society,” said Matthew Tirrell, chair of the Dreyfus Foundation Scientific Affairs Committee. “Innovations in theoretical and computational chemistry are deeply significant and underpin our understanding of biological interactions, chemical dynamics and structure, as well as many beneficial chemical technologies.”

The deadline for nominations is March 2, 2017.