ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution
The ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution honors chemistry faculty for outstanding research and mentorship that advances the field and supports undergraduate student development.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline for 2028 award)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 to recipient, up to $2,500 for travel, and $5,000 grant to recipient's institution
Summary: Honors outstanding chemistry faculty at undergraduate institutions for impactful research and mentorship involving undergraduates.
Description
The award recognizes exceptional research achievements by chemistry faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions. It highlights faculty whose research programs have achieved wide recognition, contributed meaningfully to the advancement of chemistry, and provided substantial professional development for undergraduate collaborators. The award aims to celebrate sustained excellence in research and mentorship, rather than a single project, and underscores the importance of undergraduate research in the chemical sciences.
