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

February 22, 2026

$2,000 USD per awardee, plus professional memberships, certificate, plaque, and professional development opportunities

Recognizes outstanding women scientists in Brazil for achievements and leadership in chemistry and related sciences.

--- ## Description The 2026 ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards, a collaboration between the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), honor women scientists in Brazil for their significant contributions and outstanding research in chemistry and related fields. The program aims to promote gender equality within the Brazilian chemistry community and to highlight the positive impact of diversity on scientific research. 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 society memberships, a certificate, a tribute plaque, and professional development opportunities. Awardees are celebrated at the Núcleo Mulheres SBQ Symposium during the SBQ Annual Meeting and are invited to present their scientific achievements. --- ## Due Dates - February 22, 2026: Nomination/application submission deadline --- ## 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 - Certificate (in English) and tribute plaque (in Portuguese) - Free registration for a course from the ACS Institute - Professional recognition via ACS Axial, SBQ Bulletin, and social media --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who identifies as a woman. - Applicants must not be members of the selection committee or current members of the ACS or SBQ Boards of Directors. - Three award categories, each with specific requirements: ### Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences - Up to 45 years old, or Ph.D. completed no more than 10 years prior to 2025 (extensions for maternity leave). - Minimum requirements: - Ph.D. completed before nomination - 5 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals - 4 Ph.D. theses/master’s dissertations supervised as main advisor - 4 plenary lectures outside home institution - 1 funded project as coordinator ### Leadership in Industry - Woman working in chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries. - Minimum requirements: - Ph.D. completed or to be completed by deadline (documentation required if pending) - 1 awarded patent (documentation required) - 1 article in a JCR-indexed journal - Leadership of teams developing innovative, commercially successful products (documentation required) - 10+ years of industry experience ### Leadership in Academia - Woman with a consolidated academic background and global/social impact. - Minimum requirements: - Ph.D. completed before nomination - 25 articles as corresponding author in JCR-indexed journals - 20 Ph.D. theses/master’s dissertations supervised as main advisor - 10 plenary lectures outside home institution - 5 funded projects as coordinator (documentation required) --- ## Application Process - Self-nominations and third-party nominations are permitted. - Application requirements: - Candidate’s contact information (full name, email, affiliation) - Curriculum vitae and summary of main career activities - Cover letter (in English) - Supporting/attesting documentation for eligibility criteria - Applications must be submitted online via the [ACS application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Judging panel includes representatives from both ACS and SBQ. - Winners are announced and celebrated at the SBQ Annual Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Awardees will present their work at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society (June 15–18, 2026, Campinas, SP, Brazil). - The program has been held annually since 2018. - For related opportunities, see: - [Women Chemists Committee/Lilly Emerging Talent Award](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/women-chemists-lilly-emerging-talent-award.html) - [Prêmios Mulheres Brasileiras em Química](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/premios-mulheres-brasileiras-em-quimica.html) - [Stanley C. Israel Regional Award](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/stanley-c-israel-regional-award.html) - [Women Chemists Committee Overcoming Challenges Award](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/women-chemists-overcoming-challenges-award.html) --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Details](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/brazilian-women-in-chemistry.html) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [American Chemical Society Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) - [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, Núcleo Mulheres 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) | | ACS General Contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | ACS Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | ---

2026 ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards

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