ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award Grant

ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award supports undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds in the chemical sciences to attend ACS meetings. This funding, up to $1,000, helps cover essential expenses such as registration, transportation, and lodging. By enhancing participation in conferences, the award aims to foster mentorship and opportunity for students from historically marginalized groups, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive scientific community.

Overview

American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. We are one of the world’s largest scientific organizations. Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and all its people. Our vision is to improve all people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award Purpose To defray expenses necessary to attend the ACS Spring or Fall Meeting, such as registration fees, transportation, lodging, presentation materials, and meals. Goal The goal of the award is to increase the participation of students from diverse backgrounds to attend conferences allowing them to showcase research, explore graduate schools, gain valuable mentorship, and explore advancements in the field, contributing to a more diverse and robust scientific workforce. Funding This award will cover up to $1,000 in expenses for selected applicants who wish to attend the upcoming ACS Meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements   U.S. citizenUndergraduate student in the chemical sciences.Graduate student in the chemical sciences.The award is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in the chemical sciences who are from historically marginalized groups in the field. This includes students from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions), and Tribal Colleges.This opportunity is open to all undergraduate students, regardless of presentation status, abstract submission, or ACS membership.