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

July 2026 (ACS Fall Meeting) | December 2026 (ACS Spring Meeting)

Up to $2,000 per awardee for travel, lodging, and per diem meals.

Supports students advancing accessibility in chemistry with up to $2,000 to attend and present at ACS Meetings.

--- ## Description The ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Student Travel Award provides financial support to students who are advancing the mission of the ACS-CWD by presenting a talk or poster at either the Spring or Fall ACS Meeting. The award covers up to $2,000 in eligible expenses, including lodging, transportation, and per diem meals. Recipients are encouraged to participate in the CWD Committee’s open meeting during the ACS Meeting and are required to submit receipts for reimbursement within ten days following the event. The program aims to foster accessibility and inclusion within the chemistry community by supporting student participation in major ACS events. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated): Application and letters of support deadline for ACS Fall Meeting - December 2026 (anticipated): Application and letters of support deadline for ACS Spring Meeting *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per recipient - Covers lodging, transportation, and per diem meals for attendance at the ACS Meeting - Reimbursement requires submission of receipts within ten days after the meeting --- ## Eligibility - Must be a current student in the United States at the time of application - Must be a member of the American Chemical Society in good standing - Must be presenting a talk or poster at the ACS Meeting that advances the ACS-CWD mission - Required to provide a copy of the abstract and the ACS acceptance notice --- ## Application Process - Create an account on the [ACS Grant Interface portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/NrSbB9) - Complete and submit the application form, including: - Personal and school information - Contact information for an advisor (for a letter of support) - Statement on motivation for attending and presenting at the ACS Meeting - Statement describing your journey as a student, including overcoming accessibility challenges or advocating for accessibility - Abstract for the talk/poster to be presented - Abstract acceptance letter from ACS - Ensure that letters of support are submitted by the stated deadline - Notification of award status will be sent by email no later than 30 days after the application deadline --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are encouraged to attend the CWD Committee’s open meeting during the ACS Meeting - Related ACS travel awards are available for other student and postdoctoral opportunities --- ## External Links - [ACS CWD Student Travel Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/cwd-student-travel-award.html) - [ACS Grant Interface Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/NrSbB9) - [ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Mission](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/chemists-with-disabilities.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------| | ACS CWD Travel Award | cwd@acs.org | | | | ACS General Inquiries | help@services.acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Student Travel Award - American Chemical Society

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