ACS Award in Surface Chemistry
ACS Award in Surface Chemistry supports individuals by rewarding distinguished contributions in teaching, writing, research, and administration that advance surface chemistry and benefit society.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 award plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement and a certificate
Summary: Recognizes distinguished service advancing surface chemistry through teaching, writing, research, and administration.
Key Information: Recipients must deliver an address on the recognized scientific work at the ACS Spring Meeting.
Description
The ACS Award in Surface Chemistry is a National Award administered by the American Chemical Society and sponsored by the Procter & Gamble Company. It recognizes individuals who have made extensive contributions to advancing surface chemistry, including work in teaching, writing, research, and administration. This is recognition of distinguished service and accomplishments, rather than funding for a proposed research project.
The award serves industry professionals, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international nominees. Its selection criteria consider alignment with the award’s purpose, advancement of the scientific field, societal benefit, innovation, and service to the scientific community and ACS goals. The award was established in 1991 as the Arthur W. Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Surface Chemistry.
