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

November 1, 2024 (Nominations)

$5,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; certificate included.

Recognizes and encourages creative research in materials chemistry, emphasizing technological impact and scientific mentorship.

Open to international nominees; ACS membership not required.

--- ## Description This award recognizes outstanding and creative work in the chemistry of materials, with a special emphasis on research that is of actual or potential technological importance. The selection also considers the nominee's role as a mentor and colleague, reflecting the broader impact of their work on the scientific community. Established by DuPont in 1988, the award commemorates significant technological milestones in materials chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - Nominations open: July 1, 2024 - Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024 - Award presented: Following year at the ACS National Meeting --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award certificate --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must have made outstanding contributions to the chemistry of materials, especially research with technological significance. - Consideration is given to fundamental understanding of chemistry in material preparation, processing, or use. - Mentorship and collegial contributions are valued in the selection process. - Nominees do **not** need to be ACS members. - Open to candidates regardless of nationality, race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, or educational background. - Previous ACS National Award recipients may be eligible if the nomination is for clearly different work or if five years have elapsed since the prior award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Each nomination requires: - A single nominator (not required to be an ACS member) - A recommendation letter from the nominator - Supporting documentation as outlined in the [Nomination User Guide (PDF)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/2016-nomination-user-guide.pdf) - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected or withdrawn. - For detailed requirements and the submission process, see the [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by DuPont. - The list of [past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials/past-recipients.html) is available for reference. - Related ACS awards in chemistry and materials fields are also available. --- ## 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) - [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Nomination User Guide (PDF)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/2016-nomination-user-guide.pdf) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-the-chemistry-of-materials/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | General ACS Contact | [Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials

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