Chemists With Disabilities Travel Award Grant

Chemists With Disabilities Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Chemists With Disabilities Travel Award aims to support undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs with disabilities in attending ACS Spring and Fall Meetings. Awardees can receive up to $3,000 to cover travel expenses including lodging and meals. To qualify, applicants must submit receipts within ten days of the meeting and provide proof of their abstract acceptance. This initiative promotes inclusivity and networking in the chemical sciences community.

Overview

Chemists With Disabilities Travel Award Purpose To encourage the participation of undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs with disabilities who will present a talk or poster at an ACS Spring or Fall Meeting. Description The amount awarded will be up to $3,000. Chemists with Disabilities will prepay lodging, major transportation (e.g. airfare) and per diem rate for meals for each day in attendance. A check for 75% of the meals per diem can be provided prior to the meeting if necessary. Reimbursable expenses may include the remainder of the per diem and any additional minor travel expenses incurred (e.g. airport parking, local transportation while attending meetings, etc.). ACS Spring 2025 Pushing Boundaries. Solving global challenges Get ready to learn, network with industry and academia San Diego, CA & Virtual March 23-27 ACS Fall 2025 August 17 - 21 Washington, DC

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The winner is required to submit receipts for reimbursement no more than ten days from the last day of the meeting.The applicant must be a student or recent graduate (awarded degree within the last 5 years) in the United States. The applicant must provide a copy of the abstract and the acceptance notice from ACS. The applications will be evaluated by a subcommittee appointed by the ACS CWD.