ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry
The ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry recognizes innovative, commercially promising scientific discoveries that enable affordable, sustainable products or manufacturing processes.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (extended nomination deadline) | November 1, 2026 (annual nomination final deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; one-time prize, not a research grant
Summary: Honors innovative, commercially promising discoveries in green chemistry that enable affordable, sustainable products or processes.
Key Information: Nominations may be for individuals, teams (up to 3), or organizational representatives; commercial potential is required.
Description
The ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry recognizes outstanding scientific discoveries that lay the foundation for environmentally friendly products or manufacturing processes at costs comparable to or less than current technologies. The award highlights innovations that support the development and adoption of green chemistry solutions in both academia and industry, with particular emphasis on commercial viability and minimal disruption to existing manufacturing infrastructure. The award aims to foster the creation of eco-friendly chemistries that are both practical and economically compelling.
