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

March 31, 2025 (Nominations & Applications)

Up to $2,000 USD per awardee plus professional memberships and recognition; one-year duration

Recognizes outstanding women scientists in Brazil for achievements and leadership in chemistry and related sciences across academia, industry, and early-career categories.

Open to anyone who identifies as a woman; self-nominations accepted; three distinct award categories.

--- ## Description The ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards, organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), aim to promote gender equality and celebrate the achievements of women in the Brazilian chemistry community. The program honors women scientists who have made significant contributions to research, education, innovation, and leadership in chemistry and related sciences. Awards are presented in three categories: Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences, Leadership in Industry, and Leadership in Academia. Each recipient receives a cash prize, professional memberships, and opportunities for professional development, with recognition at the annual meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society, where winners present their work. --- ## Due Dates - Application/Nomination Deadline: March 31, 2025 - Award ceremony: June 8–11, 2025, during the 48th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society in Campinas, SP, Brazil --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives: - $2,000 USD cash prize - One-year SciFinder ID - One-year memberships to ACS and SBQ - Certificate (English) and tribute plaque (Portuguese) - Free registration for an ACS Institute course - Recognition in C&EN, SBQ Bulletin, and official social media --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who identifies as a woman. - Applicants must be based in Brazil and have demonstrated significant contributions to chemistry or related sciences. - Three award categories, each with specific eligibility and minimum requirements: ### Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences - Up to 45 years old or within 10 years of Ph.D. completion (extensions for maternity leave: +2 years for one leave, +3 years for two or more). - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination. - At least 5 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - 4 defended Ph.D. theses and/or master’s dissertations as main advisor. - 4 plenary lectures outside home institution. - 1 project as coordinator approved by a funding agency. ### Leadership in Academia - Established academic career with significant impact. - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination. - At least 25 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - 20 defended Ph.D. theses and/or master’s dissertations as main advisor. - 10 plenary lectures outside home institution. - 5 projects as coordinator approved by funding agencies. ### Leadership in Industry - Active in chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries. - Ph.D. completed or to be completed by nomination deadline (documentation required if not yet concluded). - At least 1 awarded patent (national/international). - 1 article published in a JCR-indexed journal (provide DOI). - Leadership of team(s) that developed a commercial product (documentation required). - Minimum 10 years’ industry experience (documentation required). --- ## Application Process - Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by others. - Application requirements: - Candidate’s contact information (full name, email, affiliation) - Curriculum vitae and summary of main career activities - Cover letter (in English) - Attesting documentation as required by category - Complete applications online via the [ACS application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). --- ## Additional Information - Awards are judged by a panel with equal representation from ACS and SBQ, using weighted criteria specific to each category. - Winners are recognized at the annual SBQ meeting and are expected to present their achievements. - The award has been presented annually since 2018. --- ## External Links - [ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/brazilian-women-in-chemistry.html) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Previous Awardees](https://www.sbq.org.br/homenageadas-com-o-premio-acs-sbq-mulheres-brasileiras-na-quimica/) - [Portuguese Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/premios-mulheres-brasileiras-em-quimica.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Notes | |------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Regiane Bracchi, Latin America Manager | [r_bracchi@acs.org](mailto:r_bracchi@acs.org) | ACS Publications | | Prof. Dr. Taicia Fill, Núcleo Mulheres SBQ | [taicia@gmail.com](mailto:taicia@gmail.com) | Universidade Estadual de Campinas | | Lacey Conlon, Program Specialist | [lconlon1@acs.org](mailto:lconlon1@acs.org) | ACS Office of Awards & Programs | | Felicia Dixon, Assistant Director | [f_dixon@acs.org](mailto:f_dixon@acs.org) | ACS Office of Awards & Programs |

Brazilian Women in Chemistry

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