ACS Petroleum Research Fund
The ACS Petroleum Research Fund from the American Chemical Society supports innovative, fundamental research in petroleum-related science, with a strong emphasis on new directions and student involvement.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 | September 14, 2026 (window opens) | October 9, 2026 (window closes) | February 15, 2027 (window opens) | March 12, 2027 (window closes)
Funding Amounts: $110,000 over 2 years (DNI); other programs vary; ~75 awards/yr for DNI; at least 60% of budget to student support.
Summary: Supports fundamental, petroleum-related research and the career development of early-career investigators through seed funding.
Key Information: Proposals must represent a new research direction and cannot overlap with prior or current funded work.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) provides seed funding to support fundamental research in areas directly related to petroleum, natural gas, coal, shale, tar sands, and related materials. The fund emphasizes new and original research directions, especially those not previously funded or published by the investigator, and supports a range of topics including sustainability, green chemistry, catalysis, and utilization of methane and carbon dioxide. The PRF aims to advance both scientific knowledge and the education of future scientists by prioritizing projects that involve and support students.
