Eligibility guidelines now allow previous ACS National Award recipients to be nominated if five years have passed or the nomination focuses on clearly different work. The application process has also been streamlined to require only one nominator rather than multiple supporting letters, and unselected nominations will automatically remain active for three award cycles. Finally, please note that the anticipated December 2027 deadline has been removed from the schedule.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (nomination deadline, projected) | December 2026 (extended, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 honorarium plus up to $1,000 for travel expenses (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding fundamental contributions and achievements in polymer chemistry, with emphasis on pioneering research and impact on the field.