ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Grant

ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $16,500
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary

The ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences recognizes individuals who promote women's interests in chemistry, fostering their professional development. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize, a certificate, and a $10,000 grant to an academic institution designated by the recipient. Additionally, up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the award presentation will be reimbursed. This initiative highlights the importance of diversity in the chemical sciences and supports women's career advancement.

Overview

ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Purpose To recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interests of women in chemistry, promoting their professional developments as chemists or chemical engineers. Description The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. A grant of $10,000 will be made to an academic institution, designated by the recipient, to strengthen its activities in meeting the objectives of the award. Up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society will organize the award address. The award is intended to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating women to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering and in generating a broader appreciation of chemistry as the central science. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. EligibilityNominees for the award may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility.