ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
Forecasted
ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry honors individuals for outstanding research and service through teaching, writing, and administration that advance inorganic chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (2028 National Awards nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000, a certificate, and up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes individuals who advance inorganic chemistry through significant service alongside outstanding research.
Key Information: Nominees must be ACS members; research achievement alone does not meet the award's service emphasis.
Description
Administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as part of its National Awards program, this award recognizes individuals who have advanced inorganic chemistry through significant service in addition to outstanding research. It honors extensive contributions to the field through activities that may include teaching, writing, research, and administration. The emphasis is on scientific achievement combined with service, rather than research alone.
The award identifies industry professionals, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international recipients among its recipient types. Its selection rubric places the greatest weight on service that supports ACS goals and serves the scientific community, followed by impact on the scientific field and innovation. The award provides a monetary prize, a certificate, and reimbursement toward travel to the meeting where it is presented.
