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

July 15, 2025 (Fall ACS Meeting) | December 15, 2025 (Spring ACS Meeting)

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

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

--- ## Description This award enables U.S.-based student members of the American Chemical Society (ACS) who are advancing the mission of the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD) to participate in ACS Spring or Fall Meetings. The funding supports travel, lodging, and per diem meals, allowing recipients to present research (talk or poster) and engage in networking and professional development. Awardees are encouraged to attend the CWD Committee’s open meeting lunch during the ACS Meeting to further foster inclusion and collaboration in accessible chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2025: Application deadline for the ACS Fall Meeting - December 15, 2025: Application deadline for the ACS Spring Meeting Applications and letters of support must be submitted by these dates for full consideration. --- ## Funding Amount - Each award provides up to $2,000 for eligible expenses (lodging, transportation, meals). - Reimbursement is provided upon submission of receipts within ten days after the ACS Meeting. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a current student in the United States at the time of application. - Be a member of the American Chemical Society in good standing. - Provide a copy of their abstract and the ACS acceptance notice for a talk or poster presentation at the ACS Meeting. --- ## Application Process 1. [Create an account on Grant Interface](https://www.grantinterface.com/User/Register?urlkey=acs&ReturnUrl=%2FProcess%2FShortLinkApply%3FprocessGuid%3D01012df6-7e3e-42a1-a98d-cf7340f2dde6%26UrlKey%3Dacs). 2. Complete and submit the [application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?ReturnUrl=%2fProcess%2fShortLinkApply%3fprocessGuid%3d01012df6-7e3e-42a1-a98d-cf7340f2dde6%26UrlKey%3dacs&processGuid=01012df6-7e3e-42a1-a98d-cf7340f2dde6&UrlKey=acs) with: - Personal and school information - Advisor contact for letter of support - Statement of motivation for attending and presenting at the ACS Meeting - Statement on your journey as a student, including accessibility challenges or advocacy - Abstract for your talk/poster - ACS acceptance letter for your talk/poster 3. Await notification of application status (typically within 30 days after the deadline). --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are encouraged to attend the CWD Committee’s open meeting lunch at the ACS Meeting. - Related ACS opportunities include travel and leadership awards for students and postdocs; see "External Links" for more. --- ## External Links - [ACS CWD Student Travel Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/cwd-student-travel-award.html) - [Committee on Chemists with Disabilities](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/about/governance/committees/chemists-with-disabilities.html) - [Application Portal (Grant Interface)](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/NrSbB9) - [Create an Account to Apply](https://www.grantinterface.com/User/Register?urlkey=acs&ReturnUrl=%2FProcess%2FShortLinkApply%3FprocessGuid%3D01012df6-7e3e-42a1-a98d-cf7340f2dde6%26UrlKey%3Dacs) - [Other ACS Student Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Email | [cwd@acs.org](mailto:cwd@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS General Contact | [Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Student Travel Award

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