ACS-Moore Postdoctoral Bridge Award in Quantum Materials
The ACS-Moore Postdoctoral Bridge Award in Quantum Materials supports postdocs advancing research in quantum materials with bridge funding and professional development from the American Chemical Society.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Nomination deadline for inaugural 2027 cycle)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per awardee for one year (includes $95,000 stipend + $5,000 for travel/research expenses)
Summary: One-year bridge funding and professional development for postdocs in quantum materials facing financial challenges during career transitions.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; direct applications from postdocs are not accepted.
Description
The ACS-Moore Postdoctoral Bridge Award in Quantum Materials, established by the American Chemical Society in partnership with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, is designed to support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in quantum materials who are experiencing financial challenges during critical career transitions. The award provides one year of bridge funding, professional development, and networking opportunities to help sustain research momentum and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, chemistry, and materials science. In addition to financial support, awardees benefit from a structured cohort experience, workshops, symposia, and exclusive ACS membership resources. The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of talent advancing fundamental discoveries in quantum materials and accelerate postdocs’ progression toward independent academic leadership.
