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

May 15, 2026 (Proposal / full application deadline)

$40,000–$80,000 per award; 6–12 months duration depending on grant type

Supports research addressing synthetic chemistry and process challenges to advance sustainable pharmaceutical production, with close industry collaboration.

--- ## Description This grant program, established by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable (GCIPR), funds research that addresses critical synthetic chemistry and process challenges to improve the efficiency and sustainability of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. The program features two main tracks: - **Key Research Area Grants:** Annual awards for research in priority topics identified by the GCIPR, offering up to $80,000 for 12-month projects. - **Ignition Grant Program:** Supports high-risk, high-reward projects to accelerate green chemistry innovation, providing $40,000 for 6-month projects. Grantees collaborate closely with GCIPR teams to ensure research aligns with industry needs and maximizes impact. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Proposal / full application deadline 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 project - Over $3.5 million awarded since 2007 --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty, industry researchers, and students - Applicants must propose research in areas aligned with green chemistry and pharmaceutical process development - Both early-career and established researchers are encouraged to apply --- ## Application Process - Requests for proposals are issued in early spring - Full proposals are due by May 15, 2026 - Acceptance notifications are typically sent in late summer - Projects commence in the fall upon fund transfer - Application materials and detailed instructions are available on the [ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Grants Program page](https://www.acsgcipr.org/grants/) --- ## Additional Information - Research topics and priority areas are updated annually; applicants should review the current RFP for specific themes - Close collaboration with GCIPR focus teams is expected throughout the project - Ignition Grants are intended for high-risk, innovative ideas that could significantly advance green chemistry in pharma --- ## External Links - [ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant Program Details](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/acs-gci-pharmaceutical-roundtable-research-grant.html) - [ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Grants Program (Apply/Info)](https://www.acsgcipr.org/grants/) - [2024 Grant Winners Announcement](https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/The-ACS-GCI-Pharmaceutical-Roundtable-Announces-Eight-2024-Grant/ba-p/97347) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|------------------------------------------| | General Email | help@services.acs.org | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Online Contact | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant - American Chemical Society

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