The ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry honors innovative and fundamental research achievements in inorganic chemistry, as recognized by the American Chemical Society.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026: Nomination deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award plus up to $2,500 for travel to the award ceremony
Summary: Recognizes and encourages outstanding fundamental research in inorganic chemistry.
The ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry, presented by the American Chemical Society, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to fundamental research in inorganic chemistry. This prestigious national award celebrates achievements in areas such as the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances, with a strong emphasis on originality and independence of thought. The recipient receives a $5,000 cash prize, a certificate, and up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement to attend the ACS Spring Meeting for the award ceremony. The award is supported by MerckMillipore (a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany).