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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline for 2026 award)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the ACS meeting

Recognizes exceptional experimental research that advances understanding and practice in the teaching and learning of chemistry.

--- ## Description This award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) honors outstanding contributions to experimental research that have advanced the understanding of chemical pedagogy, leading to improved teaching and learning of chemistry. The award acknowledges a significant body of research—qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or case study—that investigates aspects of chemistry education, such as hypothesis testing, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and drawing valid conclusions. Recipients’ work should demonstrate independence, originality, and measurable impact, such as dissemination in peer-reviewed journals, invited presentations, or widespread adoption by educators and researchers. The award is open internationally and is administered according to ACS National Awards guidelines, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity. --- ## Due Dates - Nominations open: July 1, 2024 - Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024 - Award presented: Spring 2026 ACS National Meeting --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award certificate --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty and chemistry professionals worldwide; international nominations are encouraged. - Recognizes a significant body of work rather than a single project. - Eligible research includes qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or case study work on the teaching and learning of chemistry. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Nominators do not need to be ACS members, but cannot be selection committee or ACS Board members for the same award. - Prior recipients of an ACS National Award may be nominated for a different award if the nomination is for substantially different work or if at least five years have elapsed since their previous award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online through the [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Required materials typically include: - Nomination letter describing the candidate’s contributions and impact - Curriculum vitae or résumé - Supporting letters (see ACS guidelines for limits and requirements) - Evidence of research impact (publications, presentations, adoption by others, etc.) - The nomination period is open annually from July 1 to November 1. - Detailed instructions and rubric are available on the [ACS Award page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-achievement-in-research-for-teaching-and-learning-of-chemistry.html) and [nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is supported by an endowed fund established by the [ACS Exams Institute](http://uwm.edu/acs-exams/). - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected as a recipient. - The award is presented at the ACS National Meeting, and recipients are expected to attend. - Past recipients and additional related opportunities can be found on the [ACS Awards site](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-achievement-in-research-for-teaching-and-learning-of-chemistry/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-achievement-in-research-for-teaching-and-learning-of-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/2025-selection-rubrics/2025-research-for-teaching-and-learning-of-chemistry-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-achievement-in-research-for-teaching-and-learning-of-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society
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ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry

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