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

May 2026 (Full proposal) | August 2026 (Notification of acceptance)

$40,000–$80,000 per award; 6–12 month projects

Supports research in green chemistry and process innovation for sustainable pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

--- ## Description The ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant funds innovative research that addresses key synthetic chemistry and process challenges in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, with a focus on advancing green chemistry. Established in 2007, this program targets projects that propose more efficient and sustainable pharmaceutical processes. Each year, the Roundtable identifies priority research areas—such as greener peptide synthesis and sustainable oligonucleotide process development—and supports projects offering novel solutions. The program also offers Ignition Grants for early-stage, high-potential ideas relevant to green chemistry and engineering in the pharmaceutical sector, helping researchers generate preliminary results for future funding. --- ## Due Dates - Full proposal deadline: May 2026 (anticipated) - Notification of acceptance: August 2026 (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Key Research Area Grants: $80,000 for a 12-month research commitment - Ignition Grants: $40,000 for a 6-month research commitment - Typically, 4 Ignition Grants are awarded per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty, industry researchers, and students - Proposals must address green chemistry or engineering topics relevant to the pharmaceutical industry - Ignition Grants are available for early-stage, innovative ideas --- ## Application Process - Review the current [ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Grants Program](https://www.acsgcipr.org/grants/) page for open calls and specific RFP topics - Submit proposals according to the published guidelines for either the Key Research Area or Ignition Grant tracks - The grant cycle typically opens in early spring, with proposals due in late spring and notifications sent by late summer - Research commences in the fall after funding is transferred --- ## Additional Information - Priority topics for recent cycles have included: - Greener peptide synthesis and purification methods - Sustainable oligonucleotide process development - Ignition Grants are intended to provide seed funding for new, high-potential research directions that may lead to larger grants in the future - Over $3.5 million has been awarded since the program’s inception --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/acs-gci-pharmaceutical-roundtable-research-grant.html) - [ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Grants Program](https://www.acsgcipr.org/grants/) - [Ignition Grants RFP (PDF)](https://acsgcipr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-GCIPR-RFP-Ignition.pdf) - [Greener Peptide Synthesis Focus Area](https://acsgcipr.org/focus-areas/peptides/) - [Sustainable Oligonucleotides Focus Area](https://acsgcipr.org/focus-areas/oligonucleotides/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Online contact form | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant

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