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

July 2025 (Nominations open) | November 2025 (Nominations close)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award ceremony

Recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of surface chemistry through teaching, research, writing, or administration.

Open to international nominees; ACS membership not required for this award.

--- ## Description This award from the American Chemical Society honors individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of surface chemistry. Eligible activities include significant achievements in research, teaching, writing, or administration that have advanced the understanding or application of surface chemistry. The award includes a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate, and reimbursement of up to $2,500 for travel expenses to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. The award is open to professionals globally, regardless of background, identity, or ACS membership status. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination period opens:** Anticipated July 2025 - **Nomination period closes:** Anticipated November 2025 - **Winners announced:** Anticipated August 2026 in Chemical & Engineering News *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award:** $5,000 honorarium and a certificate - **Travel:** Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS award ceremony --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals who have made extensive contributions to the advancement of surface chemistry. - Eligible activities: research, teaching, writing, administration. - Nominees and nominators are **not required** to be ACS members. - Nominees are eligible regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Nominees who have received a widely recognized scientific award may only be eligible if the nomination is for new or different work. - Past ACS National Award recipients may be nominated for a different ACS National Award if the work is clearly different, or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online during the annual nomination window (anticipated July–November). - Only one nominator per nomination; nominators may also write one support letter for a different nomination. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected or withdrawn. - The nomination package typically includes: - A completed nomination form - A recommendation letter from the nominator - Supporting documentation (CV, publication list, etc.) - For full instructions and nomination portal access, see the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by the Procter & Gamble Company. - The award has a longstanding history, with sponsors including academic societies and industry partners. - Related ACS awards in chemistry and public outreach are available for consideration. - Recipients are announced annually in Chemical & Engineering News and recognized at an ACS national meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: ACS Award in Surface Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-surface-chemistry.html) - [Nomination Guidelines & Requirements](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-surface-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society
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ACS Award in Surface Chemistry

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