The ACS Fellows Program honors members for exceptional scientific achievements and leadership in chemistry, alongside impactful volunteer service to the American Chemical Society community.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Nominations open (projected) | April 2027: Nominations close (projected)
Funding Amounts: Honorific recognition; no monetary award. Fellows receive a certificate and pin, with recognition at the ACS Fall Meeting.
Summary: Recognizes ACS members for exceptional achievements in chemistry and outstanding volunteer service to the Society and profession.
Key Information: This is an honorific designation, not a research grant; self-nominations are not accepted.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows Program is an annual honor established to recognize members for outstanding achievements and leadership in the chemical sciences, as well as exemplary volunteer service to the ACS and its broader community. The Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACSF) designation is intended to celebrate those who have made significant professional contributions and have demonstrated sustained, impactful volunteerism within the Society.