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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline; annual cycle)

$5,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; includes a certificate

Honors outstanding scientific contributions to colloid chemistry with an annual award recognizing significant advancements in the field.

--- ## Description The American Chemical Society (ACS) Award in Colloid Chemistry recognizes and encourages exceptional scientific contributions to the field of colloid chemistry. Established in 1952 and currently sponsored by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, this national award celebrates individuals whose research has significantly advanced the discipline. The award includes a $5,000 monetary prize, a certificate, and reimbursement of up to $2,500 for travel expenses to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination period opens:** July 1, 2024 - **Nomination deadline:** November 1, 2024 - The award is offered annually. --- ## Funding Amount - **Monetary award:** $5,000 - **Travel reimbursement:** Up to $2,500 to attend the ACS meeting for the award presentation - **Additional recognition:** Award certificate --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have made outstanding scientific contributions to colloid chemistry. - The award is open to individuals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Recipients of other major scientific awards may be ineligible unless the work cited for this award is new or substantially different. - Past recipients of ACS National Awards may be nominated for a different ACS National Award if the nomination is for clearly different work or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted from July 1 to November 1 each year. - Nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Each nomination requires one primary nominator who submits a recommendation letter. - Additional support letters may be included. - Nominations remain active for up to three award cycles if the nominee is not selected. - Submit nominations via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Full guidelines and requirements are described on the [ACS National Awards nomination guidelines page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. - The ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry has a long history and is recognized as one of the premier honors in its field. - The winner is announced in August of the award year in *Chemical & Engineering News*. - Past recipients and related award opportunities are listed on the [program page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-colloid-chemistry/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-colloid-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-in-colloid-chemistry/past-recipients.html) - [Related ACS Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program| American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS Contact Page | [https://www.acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry

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