Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship

Rolling Submissions

$170,000

Description

The Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship (Sigal Fellowship) is an initiative by the American Chemical Society (ACS) aimed at supporting research at the chemistry and biology interface. This prestigious two-year fellowship is awarded biennially to a promising Ph.D. candidate who is nominated by the chair of a Ph.D.-granting Chemistry Department in the United States. The fellowship provides significant financial support of $85,000 per year over the course of two years. The research must be undertaken at one or more nonprofit in...

Estimated Total Program Funding$170,000Expected Number of Awards1Award Ceiling$170,000Award Floor$85,000

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Individuals are eligible if they have earned or will earn a doctoral degree in chemistry during the academic year of the competition or the preceding year in a graduate chemistry department within the U.S., and wish to pursue postdoctoral research at the biology-chemistry interface.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Research

Grantor Contact InformationDr. Joerg Schlatterer, Director, ACS Office of Research Grants, Email: j_schlatterer@acs.org, Phone: 202-872-8734Grantor Emailsigalinfo@acs.orgOther Grantor InformationThe American Chemical Society is a scientific society chartered by the U.S. Congress to advance the broader chemistry enterprise. It publishes numerous peer-reviewed journals and convenes national meetings that foster collaboration and innovation among chemists. Through its extensive grant and fellowship programs, the organization supports research across all chemistry disciplines. It also provides educational resources, scholarships, and career support for students and professionals. By engaging with policymakers, it advocates for science-based legislation and funding that benefits the research community and the public. Its overarching goal is to use chemistry to address global challenges in health, environment, and technology.

Additional InformationThis fellowship not only aims to honor Dr. Sigal but also to support cutting-edge research at the intersection of chemistry and biology. The fellowship includes a historical element, establishing the significance of Dr. Sigal's contributions to the field and commemorating his legacy through continued research and discovery. The grants assist in furthering investigations that align with Dr. Sigal's groundbreaking work. Additional URLs:

https://pubs.acs.org/

https://cen.acs.org/

https://www.cas.org/

https://institute.acs.org/

https://teachchemistry.org/

Supporting Linkhttps://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/irving-sigal-postdoctoral-fellowship.html