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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; one-time award

Recognizes and encourages outstanding fundamental research in inorganic chemistry.

--- ## Description The ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry is an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of inorganic chemistry. The award specifically celebrates achievements in the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances, with special attention to independence of thought and originality. Sponsored by MerckMillipore (a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), the award includes a monetary prize, a certificate, and travel support to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period: July 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024 - Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024 (annually recurring) --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the ACS meeting for the award presentation - Awarded once per recipient --- ## Eligibility - Open to industry professionals, faculty, and chemists internationally. - Nominees must have accomplished outstanding research in inorganic chemistry, particularly in the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances. - Special consideration is given to independence of thought and originality. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Membership in the American Chemical Society is not required for either nominators or nominees (with some exceptions for other ACS awards). - A recipient of a widely recognized scientific award is generally not eligible unless the nomination is for new/different work. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online between July 1 and November 1 annually. - Only one nominator per nomination; the nominator provides the required recommendation letter. - Nominations and support letters remain active for up to three award cycles if not selected. - For detailed nomination guidelines and requirements, visit the [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). - Submit nominations through the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). --- ## Additional Information - The award was established in 1960 and has recognized leaders in inorganic chemistry for decades. - Award recipients are announced in August following the nomination cycle and honored at an ACS national meeting. - Past recipients and related award opportunities are listed on the [award program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-inorganic-chemistry/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-inorganic-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Award 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-inorganic-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 |

ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry

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