Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award
The Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award supports early-career scholars and students through teaching recognition and conference participation to advance green chemistry or sustainability education.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two annual awards: $1,000 honorarium plus travel support up to $2,000 each for the awardee and one student
Summary: Recognizes early-career scholars whose teaching advances green chemistry or sustainability through demonstrated student success.
Key Information: Faculty recipients must attend the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and present their work.
Description
The American Chemical Society’s Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award recognizes outstanding early-career scholars who make green chemistry or sustainability a significant focus of teaching in chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields. Administered by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute and sponsored by the ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future, the program presents two awards annually.
Eligible educational work includes traditional lectures, laboratory classes, and non-traditional instruction supported by convincing evidence of student success. Research laboratory mentoring and apprenticeships are also considered when research outcomes connect directly to fundamental green chemistry principles and student development and training are valued and measurable. The award supports faculty and student participation in the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E), where recipients share their work.
