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

March 16, 2026 (final submission deadline for 2026 awards)

$2,000 USD cash prize per category; includes ACS/SBQ memberships, SciFinder access, and additional recognition

Honors outstanding women in Brazil for achievements in chemistry, leadership, and innovation, promoting gender equality in the field.

--- ## Description The ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards, jointly organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), recognize and celebrate exceptional women scientists in Brazil who have made significant contributions to chemistry and related sciences. The awards aim to advance gender equality, highlight the impact of diversity, and promote the visibility of women in the Brazilian chemistry community. Three distinct categories are offered: Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences, Leadership in Industry, and Leadership in Academia. Winners receive a cash prize, professional memberships, and public recognition. --- ## Due Dates - March 16, 2026: Application/nomination deadline (final submission deadline for the 2026 ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards) --- ## Funding Amount - Each category winner receives: - $2,000 USD cash prize - One-year membership to ACS and SBQ - One-year SciFinder ID - Certificate (English), tribute plaque (Portuguese) - Free registration for a course at the ACS Institute - Coverage in ACS Axial, SBQ Bulletin, and related social media --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone who identifies as a woman in Brazil. - Not eligible: Members of the selection committee or current members of the ACS or SBQ Boards of Directors. - Award categories and minimum requirements: - **Emerging Leader in Chemistry and Related Sciences** - Up to 45 years old or Ph.D. completion within the last 10 years (extensions for maternity leave) - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination - At least 5 JCR-indexed articles as corresponding author, 4 Ph.D./Master’s students advised, 4 plenary lectures outside home institution, 1 project as coordinator - **Leadership in Industry** - Ph.D. completed or to be completed by deadline (documentation required if pending) - At least 1 awarded patent, 1 JCR-indexed article, 10+ years industry experience, leadership of team(s) resulting in a commercial product - **Leadership in Academia** - Ph.D. completed prior to nomination - At least 25 JCR-indexed articles as corresponding author, 20 Ph.D./Master’s students advised, 10 plenary lectures outside home institution, 5 funded projects as coordinator --- ## Application Process - Self-nomination and third-party nominations are both accepted. - Application requires: - Candidate’s contact information (name, email, affiliation) - Curriculum vitae and summary of main career activities - Cover letter (in English) - Supporting documentation as required by category (e.g., proof of publications, patents, leadership roles) - Submit applications online: [Create an account and apply](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) --- ## Additional Information - Judging is conducted by a panel of ACS and SBQ representatives. - Winners are honored at the Symposium of the Núcleo Mulheres SBQ during the Brazilian Chemical Society’s Annual Meeting (June 15–18, 2026, Campinas, Brazil). - The award has been presented annually since 2018. --- ## External Links - [Program and application 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) - [Previous awardees](https://www.sbq.org.br/homenageadas-com-o-premio-acs-sbq-mulheres-brasileiras-na-quimica/) - [ACS Funding & Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Notes | |-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Regiane Bracchi, Latin America Manager, ACS | r_bracchi@acs.org | ACS Publications | | Prof. Dr. Taicia Fill, Coord. Núcleo Mulheres SBQ | taicia@gmail.com | Universidade Estadual de Campinas | | Lacey Conlon, Program Specialist, ACS | lconlon1@acs.org | ACS Office of Awards & Programs | | Felicia Dixon, Assistant Director, ACS | f_dixon@acs.org | ACS Office of Awards & Programs | | General Inquiries | BrazilianWomenAwards@acs.org | | ---

2026 ACS-SBQ Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards

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