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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$10,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; one-time award

Recognizes individuals for innovative and significant research contributions in theoretical chemistry.

--- ## Description This award honors outstanding research in the field of theoretical chemistry, with a focus on work characterized by depth, originality, and scientific significance. The purpose is to highlight groundbreaking contributions that advance the understanding and application of theoretical principles in chemistry. The award includes a monetary prize, a certificate, and travel reimbursement to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period: July 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024 - Deadline for submission: November 1, 2024 - Award recipients are announced the following August in *Chemical & Engineering News*, with the award presented at the ACS Spring Meeting. --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 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 accomplished innovative research in theoretical chemistry. - Emphasis is placed on work that demonstrates depth, originality, and scientific significance. - Open to faculty, industry professionals, and chemists internationally. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Nominees do not need to be ACS members. - Previous ACS National Award recipients may be nominated for a different ACS National Award if the nomination is for clearly different work or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 each year. - Required nomination materials: - Contact information for nominator, nominee, and support letter writers - Citation (≤25 words) suitable for the award certificate - Recommendation letter (≤750 words) from the nominator - Brief biographical sketch of the nominee (≤2 pages, no publication list) - List of up to 20 of the nominee’s most significant publications and patents - At least one support letter (≤400 words); a second support letter is optional but encouraged - Nominations remain active for three award cycles if not selected. - For detailed requirements, see the [Nomination Requirements & Timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by the Pariser Family. - Recipients are required to deliver an address on their recognized work at the ACS Spring Meeting. - [Past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-theoretical-chemistry/past-recipients.html) can be viewed online. - The award is presented at the ACS National Awards Banquet and Ceremony. --- ## External Links - [ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-theoretical-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Award Nominations portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Requirements & Timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/acs-award-in-theoretical-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | ---

ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry

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