ACS Student Communities Inclusion Grant
ACS Student Communities Inclusion Grant supports student communities with professional development courses, training, and materials to address barriers and advance inclusion and belonging in chemistry.
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Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: Rolling (applications reviewed every two weeks) | Within 30 days of activity completion (final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 USD per proposal; up to two awards per student community per calendar year
Summary: Supports professional development activities that advance inclusion and belonging within active ACS student communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be faculty advisors or student leaders of active ACS Student Chapters, International Student Chapters, or Graduate Student Organizations.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) supports professional development endeavors that advance its Core Value of Inclusion and Belonging within Student Chapters, International Student Chapters, and Graduate Student Organizations. The grant funds opportunities such as courses, training, and materials that help create environments where people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences can thrive.
Proposals should address barriers affecting the representation and advancement of non-dominant groups in chemistry or at the applicant’s university. Applicants explain how their activity will help change those barriers, who will participate in planning, and how success will be assessed. Selection favors impactful activities and well-reasoned use of funds.
