ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award
Forecasted
The ACS Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award funds student participation in ACS National Meetings to support scientific engagement and professional growth in chemistry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Spring Meeting) | June 2027 (Fall Meeting)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award to cover travel and related expenses for ACS National Meetings.
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical sciences to attend ACS National Spring or Fall Meetings by defraying essential travel and participation costs.
Key Information: Applicants need not be ACS members or presenters; U.S. citizenship required.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Bridge Travel & Professional Development Award provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical sciences to attend the ACS National Spring or Fall Meeting. The award is intended to help cover essential expenses such as registration fees, transportation, lodging, presentation materials, and meals. By supporting student attendance regardless of ACS membership or presentation status, the program aims to foster professional development, networking, and engagement with the broader chemistry community, while encouraging students to embody ACS’s core values: Passion for Science, Lifelong Learning, Inclusion and Belonging, and Sustainability.
