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

November 2026 | December 2026

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel to the award ceremony (one-time award)

Recognizes and encourages creative, impactful research in materials chemistry with emphasis on technological significance and mentorship.

--- ## Description This award honors outstanding contributions in the chemistry of materials, particularly research with actual or potential technological importance. The program seeks to highlight both fundamental understanding and advancement in materials preparation, processing, or use. In addition to scientific achievement, the award values mentorship and collaboration within the scientific community. The recipient receives a monetary award, a certificate, and support for travel to the ACS national meeting where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) - December 2026: Extended nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award is given once per recipient --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must have made outstanding contributions to the chemistry of materials. - Emphasis is on research related to materials of actual or potential technological importance, where fundamental chemistry understanding is critical. - Consideration is also given to the nominee’s success as a mentor and collaborator. - Open to individuals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. - International nominees are eligible. - Nominees can be from academia, industry, or other chemistry professions. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are typically submitted online during the annual nomination period. - Required materials generally include: - Nomination letter - Curriculum vitae or résumé - List of publications and patents - Up to two supporting letters - Detailed instructions and forms are available on the [ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials.html). - Selection is based on scientific contributions, technological impact, and mentorship/collaborative record. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by DuPont and has been presented annually since 1988. - Past recipients and further details can be found on the [program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials/past-recipients.html). - Related ACS awards in materials and chemical sciences are listed on the ACS funding site. --- ## External Links - [ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials – Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials.html) - [National Awards Nomination Instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/chemistry-of-materials-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | |

ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials - American Chemical Society

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