Dorothy and Moses Passer Education Grants
Dorothy and Moses Passer Education Grants support chemistry faculty in small undergraduate programs through in-person courses and professional development workshops that strengthen teaching skills.
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Funder: ACS Division of Chemical Education
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (Annual deadline) | April 1, 2027 (Annual deadline) | September 1, 2027 (Annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200 per individual award; approximately $6,000 awarded per fiscal year
Summary: Supports chemistry faculty in small undergraduate programs through in-person professional development that enhances teaching skills.
Key Information: Applicants must have been Division of Chemical Education members for at least 60 days before applying.
Description
The Dorothy and Moses Passer Education Grants, administered by the ACS Division of Chemical Education, support professional development for teachers at undergraduate two- and four-year institutions without advanced degree programs in the chemical sciences. The fund’s vision is to help faculty in small programs who are somewhat isolated from others in their discipline.
Supported activities include ACS short courses and professional development workshops focused on enhancing teaching skills. Activities must take participants away from their home institutions and cannot be virtual. The application asks how the experience relates to the applicant’s specific teaching assignment and how participation is expected to affect general teaching skills. The program distinguishes these experiences from conference attendance.
