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

February 22, 2026 (final submission)

$2,000 cash prize per category; plus ACS/SBQ memberships, SciFinder access, and other benefits

Recognizes outstanding achievements of women in chemistry in Brazil across academia, industry, and emerging leadership.

Open to women in Brazil; three award categories; self-nomination permitted.

--- ## Description The ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards, jointly organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), aim to promote gender equality by recognizing the achievements and contributions of women scientists in chemistry and related fields in Brazil. The awards are presented in three categories: Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences, Leadership in Industry, and Leadership in Academia. Winners receive a cash prize, professional memberships, research resources, and public recognition. The awards celebrate the impact of diversity on scientific research and the advancement of women in the chemical sciences. --- ## Due Dates - February 22, 2026: Application/nomination deadline (final submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives a $2,000 USD cash prize. - Additional benefits include: - One-year SciFinder ID. - One-year memberships to ACS and SBQ. - Award certificate (English) and tribute plaque (Portuguese). - Media coverage via ACS Axial, SBQ Bulletin, and social media. - Complimentary registration for an ACS Institute course. --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who identifies as a woman. - Must not be a member of the selection committee, current ACS Board of Directors, or current SBQ Board of Directors. - Categories and minimum requirements: ### Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences - Up to 45 years old, or Ph.D. completed within 10 years prior to 2025 (extensions for maternity leave possible). - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination. - At least 5 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - Supervised at least 4 Ph.D. theses or master’s dissertations. - Presented 4 plenary lectures outside home institution. - Coordinated at least 1 funded project. ### Leadership in Industry - Ph.D. completed or to be completed by nomination deadline (documentation required if pending). - At least 1 awarded patent (national or international). - At least 1 article in a JCR-indexed journal. - Led teams developing innovative solutions resulting in commercial products. - Minimum 10 years of industry experience. ### Leadership in Academia - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination. - At least 25 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals. - Supervised at least 20 Ph.D. theses or master’s dissertations. - Presented 10 plenary lectures outside home institution. - Coordinated at least 5 funded projects. --- ## Application Process - Self-nomination and third-party nominations are accepted. - Required materials: - Candidate’s contact information (name, email, affiliation). - Curriculum vitae and summary of career accomplishments. - Cover letter (in English). - Supporting documentation for eligibility and achievements. - Applications must be submitted online via the [ACS application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). --- ## Additional Information - Winners are honored at the Symposium of the Núcleo Mulheres SBQ during the 49th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society (June 15–18, 2026, Campinas, SP, Brazil). - Winners are expected to present their work at the symposium. - The award has been presented annually since 2018. --- ## External Links - [ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/brazilian-women-in-chemistry.html) - [Nomination/Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [View Previous Awardees](https://www.sbq.org.br/homenageadas-com-o-premio-acs-sbq-mulheres-brasileiras-na-quimica/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [BrazilianWomenAwards@acs.org](mailto:BrazilianWomenAwards@acs.org) | | Regiane Bracchi, Latin America Manager, ACS | [r_bracchi@acs.org](mailto:r_bracchi@acs.org) | | Prof. Dr. Taicia Fill, Coordinator, SBQ | [taicia@gmail.com](mailto:taicia@gmail.com) | | Lacey Conlon, Program Specialist, ACS | [lconlon1@acs.org](mailto:lconlon1@acs.org) | | Felicia Dixon, Assistant Director, ACS | [f_dixon@acs.org](mailto:f_dixon@acs.org) |

2026 ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards

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