[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

March 16, 2026 (Nomination/application deadline)

Up to $2,000 USD per awardee, plus memberships, recognition, and professional development opportunities.

Annual award recognizing exceptional Brazilian women in chemistry and related sciences for research excellence and leadership, promoting gender equality.

--- ## Description This annual award, jointly organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Sociedade Brasileira de Química (SBQ), celebrates outstanding Brazilian women scientists in chemistry and related fields. The program aims to advance gender equality and diversity in the scientific community by recognizing achievements in three categories: Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences, Leadership in Industry, and Leadership in Academia. Winners receive a monetary prize, professional society memberships, and opportunities for further recognition and professional development. The award ceremony is held during the annual SBQ meeting, providing a platform for honorees to share their scientific contributions. --- ## Due Dates - March 16, 2026: Nomination/application deadline (final submission for the 2026 awards) --- ## Funding Amount - Each winner receives: - $2,000 USD cash prize - One-year SciFinder ID (CAS) - One-year ACS and SBQ memberships - Certificate (in English) and tribute plaque (in Portuguese) - Recognition in ACS Axial, SBQ Bulletin, and official social media channels - Free registration for a course from the ACS Institute --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who identifies as a woman, except members of the selection committee or current Board of Directors of ACS or SBQ. - Applicants must be engaged in chemistry or related sciences. - Three award categories, each with specific requirements: ### Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences - Up to 45 years old, or Ph.D. completed within 10 years prior to 2025 (extensions for maternity leave: +2 years for one leave, +3 years for two or more). - Ph.D. completed before nomination. - At least 5 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - Supervised 4 Ph.D. theses and/or master’s dissertations as main advisor. - Delivered 4 plenary lectures outside home institution. - Coordinated at least 1 funded project. ### Leadership in Industry - Ph.D. completed or to be completed by the deadline (documentation required if in progress). - At least 1 awarded patent (national or international). - At least 1 article published in a JCR-indexed journal. - Led a team developing innovative solutions resulting in a commercial product (documentation required). - At least 10 years of industry experience (documentation required). ### Leadership in Academia - Ph.D. completed before nomination. - At least 25 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - Supervised 20 Ph.D. theses and/or master’s dissertations as main advisor. - Delivered 10 plenary lectures outside home institution. - Coordinated at least 5 funded projects (documentation required). --- ## Application Process - Self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted. - Required materials: - Candidate’s contact details (full name, email, affiliation) - Curriculum vitae and summary of main activities - Cover letter (in English) - Supporting documentation as needed for eligibility criteria - Applications must be submitted online via the [ACS application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) (account creation required). - The judging panel includes representatives from both ACS and SBQ, using weighted criteria tailored to each category. --- ## Additional Information - Winners are announced and honored during the Symposium of the Núcleo Mulheres SBQ at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society (June 15–18, 2026, Campinas, SP, Brazil). - Awardees will present their contributions as part of the event program. - The award has been presented annually since 2018. --- ## External Links - [Program page and nomination instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/premios-mulheres-brasileiras-em-quimica.html) - [ACS funding & awards overview](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) - [Past awardees (SBQ site)](https://www.sbq.org.br/homenageadas-com-o-premio-acs-sbq-mulheres-brasileiras-na-quimica/) - [Nomination portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Title | Email | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Regiane Bracchi | Latin America Manager, ACS Publications | r_bracchi@acs.org | | Prof. Dr. Taicia Fill | Coordinator, Núcleo Mulheres SBQ; UNICAMP Professor | taicia@gmail.com | | Lacey Conlon | Program Specialist, ACS Office of Awards & Programs | lconlon1@acs.org | | Felicia Dixon | Assistant Director, ACS Office of Awards & Programs | f_dixon@acs.org | | General Inquiries | – | BrazilianWomenAwards@acs.org |

2026 Prêmio ACS-SBQ “Mulheres Brasileiras em Química"

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