This grant supports students in the chemical sciences to attend ACS National Meetings, promoting professional growth, networking, and engagement with the scientific community.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award to support travel and professional development for students attending ACS National Meetings.
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students with travel costs to attend ACS National Meetings, fostering professional growth and engagement in the chemical sciences.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
The ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award is designed to provide financial support of up to $1,000 for undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical sciences to attend the ACS National Spring or Fall Meeting. The award aims to defray essential expenses such as registration fees, transportation, lodging, presentation materials, and meals. Applicants do not need to be ACS members or meeting presenters to be eligible. The program seeks to foster professional development, networking, and engagement with the broader chemical sciences community. Awardees are expected to share their meeting experiences with their peers or community and to embody ACS core values, including Passion for Science, Lifelong Learning, Inclusion and Belonging, and Sustainability.