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

November 1, 2026 (Annual nomination deadline) | December 15, 2026 (Extended deadline for 2027 National Awards)

$15,000 cash prize plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses (one-time award)

Recognizes outstanding scientific discoveries enabling affordable, environmentally friendly chemistry with commercial potential.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals or teams whose research has led to scientific discoveries forming the basis for environmentally friendly products or manufacturing processes that are as affordable or more affordable than existing technologies. The focus is on eco-friendly chemistry innovations that have significant commercial potential and can be implemented with minimal additional investment or offer compelling cost/benefit profiles for new products. The award is endowed by Rohm and Haas and aims to advance affordable green chemistry principles globally. --- ## Due Dates - November 1, 2026: Annual nomination deadline (typical nomination window is July 1 – November 1 each year) - December 15, 2026: Extended nomination deadline for the 2027 National Awards (nomination period extended until December 15 at 11:59 PM ET) --- ## Funding Amount - $15,000 cash prize - Certificate of recognition - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals, research teams (up to 3 members), or representatives from companies, universities, or national laboratories. - Work must represent a significant scientific discovery with substantial commercial potential in affordable green chemistry. - The timeframe of the discovery and demonstrated commercial success are not eligibility requirements. - Nominees do not need to be ACS members. - The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles if not selected. - Nominees who have previously received an ACS National Award can be nominated again if the work is clearly different or at least five years have passed since their last ACS National Award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online during the nomination period (typically July 1 – November 1; extended to December 15, 2026, for the 2027 cycle). - Only one nominator per nomination; nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Required materials generally include a recommendation letter from the nominator, supporting letters, and documentation of the nominee's accomplishments relevant to the award’s purpose. - [Submit a nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - Additional details on nomination requirements and guidelines are available on the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - Priority may be given to nominees representing organizations positioned to directly commercialize the discovery or facilitate commercialization via technology transfer. - The judging rubric considers alignment with the award’s purpose, societal benefit, scientific impact, innovation, and service to the ACS community. - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full award details](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-for-affordable-green-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-for-affordable-green-chemistry/past-recipients.html) - [Selection committee rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/affordable-green-chemistry-rubric.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | awards@acs.org | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Address | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036| | General Contact | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry

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