ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials
ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials honors researchers for creative contributions grounded in fundamental chemistry, encouraging work on materials with actual or potential technological importance.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding creative contributions to materials chemistry, emphasizing technologically important materials grounded in fundamental chemistry.
Key Information: ACS membership is not required for nominees, nominators, or supporters.
Description
The ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials is administered by the American Chemical Society and sponsored by DuPont. It recognizes and encourages creative work in materials chemistry, with particular emphasis on materials of actual or potential technological importance. The award focuses on research in which a fundamental understanding of chemistry is critical to materials preparation, processing, or use.
Alongside scientific achievement, the award considers a nominee’s success as a mentor and colleague, recognizing that research impact also depends on helping others extend existing work. Established in 1988 by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the commercialization of nylon and the discovery of Teflon.
