Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry Grant

Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: July 10, 2025

Summary

The Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Each award offers up to $2,000 to reimburse travel expenses, with four awards typically granted annually, divided between undergraduate and graduate students. This initiative aims to promote research and interest in green chemistry, a discipline focused on reducing hazardous substances in chemical processes.

Overview

Please Note: Applicants may not apply for multiple Green Chemistry awards during a given year; only one application per person is allowed. Please be certain that you meet the requirements for the Ciba Travel Award before applying and do not submit applications for other awards (Breen, Chang, McClelland, Hancock) administered by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. Purpose The Ciba Green Chemistry Travel Awards sponsor the participation of undergraduate and graduate students studying at institutions in the U.S. to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and present their work in a talk or poster. Description These awards are funded by interest income from the Ciba Green Chemistry Student Endowment which was established in 2009. Award funds are designated specifically to reimburse travel expenses and winning students will be recognized at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI). The award amount is provided as a reimbursement for qualifying travel expenses, up to $2,000 maximum per awardee. Four awards are granted most years and are split evenly between undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate and graduate students studying at institutions within the U.S. are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants must demonstrate research or educational interest in green chemistry and/or engineering. Green chemistry can be defined as “the discovery and design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.”