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

June 15, 2026 (ACS Fall Meeting) | December 15, 2026 (ACS Spring Meeting)

Up to $2,000 per award for eligible travel expenses (lodging, transportation, meals).

Supports U.S. student ACS members presenting at ACS Meetings who advance the mission of the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities.

--- ## Description This award provides financial support to students who are members of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and are presenting a talk or poster at the ACS Spring or Fall Meeting, specifically those who further the mission of the ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD). The award offers up to $2,000 to offset travel-related expenses, including lodging, transportation, and per diem meals. Recipients are encouraged to attend the CWD Committee’s open meeting lunch during the ACS Meeting and must submit receipts for reimbursement within ten days after the meeting. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: ACS Fall Meeting — application and letters of support deadline - December 15, 2026: ACS Spring Meeting — application and letters of support deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per recipient, reimbursed after the meeting upon submission of receipts. - Covers lodging, transportation, and per diem meals for attendance at the ACS 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 Spring or Fall Meeting that advances the mission of the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities. - Required to submit a copy of the abstract and the ACS acceptance notice. --- ## 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), which requires: - Personal and academic information - Contact details for an advisor to provide a letter of support - A statement describing your motivation for attending and presenting at the ACS Meeting - A description of your journey as a student, including accessibility challenges or advocacy - The abstract for your talk/poster - The ACS abstract acceptance letter 3. Ensure that all materials, including letters of support, are submitted by the relevant deadline. 4. Applicants will be notified of the decision within 30 days after the application deadline. 5. Awardees must submit receipts for reimbursement within ten days after the meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Attendance at the CWD Committee’s open meeting lunch during the ACS Meeting is encouraged for awardees. - Applications are evaluated based on professionalism, motivation, and demonstrated commitment to accessibility in chemistry. --- ## External Links - [ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Student Travel Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/cwd-student-travel-award.html) - [ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Mission](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/chemists-with-disabilities.html) - [Grant Application Portal](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) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Online Contact Form | |----------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------| | ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities | cwd@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Student Travel Award

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