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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline for 2026 awards)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award ceremony

Recognizes outstanding and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.

--- ## Description The Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology is an annual honor presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to recognize individuals who have made exceptional and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology. The award spans the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and related disciplines, with a focus on research that has significantly advanced the understanding or application of ultrafast phenomena and made a transformative impact on the field. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination Deadline:** November 1, 2024 (for awards to be presented in 2026; the nomination period opens July 1, 2024 and closes November 1, 2024) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Honorarium:** $5,000 - **Travel Expenses:** Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel to the ACS national meeting where the award is presented - **Award Certificate:** Included --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals in academia, industry, or other professional settings worldwide. - Nominees do **not** need to be ACS members. - The award is given for original and insightful research that has had a significant impact on ultrafast science and technology in physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields. - There are no restrictions based on nationality, race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or educational background. - Prior recipients of an ACS National Award may be eligible if the nomination is for distinctly different work or at least five years have elapsed since a previous award (see [guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for details). --- ## Application Process 1. **Nomination Submission:** - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - The nomination period opens July 1 and closes November 1 annually. 2. **Required Materials:** - Completed nomination form - Recommendation letter from the nominator - Up to two supporting letters (optional but encouraged) - Curriculum vitae of the nominee - List of publications and patents relevant to the award 3. **Nominator Requirements:** - Nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Each individual may submit one nomination and/or one support letter per award per year (except for award committee and ACS Board members). For detailed requirements and a user guide, see the [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is supported by an endowed fund established by Newport Corporation. - The recipient is expected to attend the ACS national meeting to accept the award. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected as a recipient. - Past recipients and additional related opportunities can be found on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ahmed-zewail-award-in-ultrafast-science-and-technology/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Award Overview & Nomination Instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ahmed-zewail-award-in-ultrafast-science-and-technology.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [List of Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ahmed-zewail-award-in-ultrafast-science-and-technology/past-recipients.html) - [ACS National Awards Program](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Address | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General ACS Contact | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology

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