ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry honors researchers for outstanding fundamental work on inorganic substances’ preparation, properties, reactions, or structure to encourage originality and advance the field.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes and encourages outstanding fundamental research on the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances.
Key Information: Neither nominees nor nominators need to be ACS members.
Description
The ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry is a National Award administered by the American Chemical Society to recognize and encourage fundamental research in inorganic chemistry. It honors accomplished research rather than supporting a prescribed project or research agenda. The scientific scope includes the preparation, properties, reactions, and structure of inorganic substances, with special consideration given to independence of thought and originality.
Sponsored by MerckMillipore, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, the award recognizes researchers in industry, faculty positions, and the chemistry profession, including international researchers. Selection emphasizes alignment with the award’s purpose, advancement of the scientific field, and innovative approaches to research.
