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

November 2026 (Nomination deadline; biennial)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses (biennial award)

Recognizes outstanding creative contributions to chemical research performed in an industrial setting.

--- ## Description This award honors exceptional achievements in chemical research carried out within an industrial context. It is designed to recognize significant creative contributions in any field of chemical, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical, or biochemical research performed in industry. The award encourages innovation and excellence in industrial research and celebrates advancements that have had a substantial impact on industrial chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination deadline (anticipated): November 2026 (Biennial; nomination period projected as July 1 to November 1 in even-numbered years) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award is presented biennially --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have conducted their recognized work while primarily employed in industry. - Open to chemical researchers in all fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical, or biochemical research within industry. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or educational background. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted biennially, anticipated to open July 1 and close November 1 in even-numbered years. - Nominations must be submitted through the ACS National Awards system. - Required nomination materials typically include: - A nomination letter - Supporting documentation - Curriculum vitae or résumé of the nominee - Up to two supporting letters from individuals familiar with the nominee's work - For detailed instructions, review the [ACS National Awards nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. - Sponsored by the ACS Division of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry. - Past recipients and further details can be found on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-industrial-chemistry.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry – Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-industrial-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-industrial-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | | | |

ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry - American Chemical Society

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