ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry supports researchers by rewarding original fundamental work on inorganic substances, encouraging scientific advancement and innovation in inorganic chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (2028 cycle—general timeline) | December 5, 2026 (2028 cycle—award page and guidelines)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes and encourages outstanding, original fundamental research on the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances.
Key Information: Recipients must deliver an address on the recognized scientific work at the ACS Spring Meeting.
Description
The ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry is a National Award administered by the American Chemical Society and sponsored by MerckMillipore, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. It recognizes and encourages fundamental research in inorganic chemistry, honoring outstanding accomplishments involving the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances.
The award emphasizes the quality and originality of research, with special consideration given to independence of thought. Selection considers alignment with the award’s purpose, advancement of the scientific field, and innovation in the research approach. Recipients include faculty, industry researchers, chemistry professionals, and international researchers. Established in 1960, the award recognizes research accomplishments through a cash prize, certificate, and travel reimbursement for the presentation meeting.
