Women Chemists Committee + Eli Lilly Travel Award Grant

Women Chemists Committee + Eli Lilly Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Last Updated: July 04, 2025

Summary

The Women Chemists Committee + Eli Lilly Travel Award supports female chemists at undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels, enabling them to attend meetings and present their research. This initiative aims to enhance women's participation in the chemical sciences. Awards are based on scientific merit and financial need, covering registration, travel, and accommodations for U.S.-based meetings. Recipients also benefit from networking opportunities, including poster sessions and luncheons, fostering connections with ACS governance and peers.

Overview

NOTE: The late fall deadline is for the ACS Spring Meeting.The late spring is for the ACS Fall Meeting. Women Chemists Committee + Eli Lilly Travel Award Purpose The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and Company sponsor a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral female chemists to travel to meetings to present the results of their research. Through this program, WCC and Eli Lilly and Company continue to increase the participation of women in the chemical sciences. Description Awards are made on the basis of scientific merit and financial need. Funds may be applied only for registration, travel, and accommodations, and are restricted to travel to meetings within the United States. Grant funds are limited, but there are some funds designated for undergraduates. In addition to financial support, the award provides networking opportunities for recipients who attend an ACS Spring or Fall Meeting. The WCC hosts a poster session for awardees at each meeting. In addition, awardees are invited to the WCC Luncheon where they receive recognition. The luncheon also provides a valuable networking opportunity as awardees sit at the head tables along with ACS governance and WCC members. Lastly, awardees are invited to a special breakfast reception with WCC members which is generously sponsored by the ACS Executive Director. Guests from Eli Lilly and Company are also encouraged to attend.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications should be limited to one per research group.Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.

Ineligibility

Those who have received a prior award under this program are ineligible.