ACS GCI Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable Research Grant

ACS GCI Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: US $135,000
Last Updated: June 07, 2025

Summary

The ACS GCI Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable Research Grant, provided by the American Chemical Society, offers $135,000 to support innovative research in green chemistry and engineering within the oil and gas sector. This grant targets institutions of higher education, encouraging proposals that address significant research challenges. It aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, prioritizing sustainable practices while ensuring that funds are utilized for essential research activities without overhead costs.

Overview

Purpose This award will provide funding to institutions of higher education to address key chemistry and engineering research challenges in the oil & gas industry through green chemistry and/or green engineering. Description The ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable (OCR) is a collaboration between the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® and oil and gas companies to advance green chemistry and engineering in their industry. The OCR is a science-focused forum that provides member companies a collective platform to prioritize research needs, inform the research agenda, and leverage resources towards the design and implementation of green chemistry and engineering tools specific to the industry. An open call for proposals for one (1) research grant is being made. This grant provides $135,000 for a 12-month research commitment. Proposals can be on any green chemistry/engineering research direction of relevance to the oil & gas industry. Interested Principal Investigators (PIs) are required to provide a written proposal describing the investigator’s capability to carry out the ACS GCI ORC proposed research. Budget Considerations The sum is capped at $135,000. The grant supports the salary and benefits of trainees (undergraduate and graduate students, and/or postdoctoral fellows). Laboratory supplies and instrument use charges are supported. No overhead cost may be charged, which includes secretarial and/or administrative salaries.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposals will be accepted from public and private institutions of higher education. The grant is not limited to institutions in the United States. Proposals must be submitted through the appropriate institutional office for external funding. For international submissions, if there is no comparable office, submit a pdf of a letter signed by an appropriate university official recognizing the terms of the grant. This grant is seen as a seed grant and PIs are encouraged to apply for additional money from local/regional/national funders

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used to support travel, equipment purchase or repair, PI and co-PI salary supplements, laboratory technicians, contractors, consultants, or visiting faculty.