ACS GCI Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable Research Grant
Funds research advancing green chemistry and engineering solutions for sustainability challenges in the oil and gas industry, with all results dedicated to public benefit and open access.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: June 7, 2025 (Intent to apply) | June 30, 2025 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $135,000 for a 12-month project; one award; no overhead/indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports research advancing green chemistry and engineering in the oil and gas industry, with results dedicated to public benefit and sustainability.
Key Information: Intent to apply must be submitted by email before full proposal; results must be published and any IP dedicated royalty-free to the public.
Description
This grant, offered by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Oilfield Chemistry Roundtable, funds research that advances green chemistry and green engineering within the oil and gas industry. The program is a collaboration between ACS GCI and major oil and gas companies, aiming to support innovative projects that address key sustainability challenges in oilfield chemistry. The primary goal is to generate research outcomes that are publicly disseminated, with all resulting intellectual property dedicated to the public, royalty-free. Projects should demonstrate clear potential for industrial application and contribute to sustainable development across the oilfield chemistry value chain.
