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

July 15, 2025 (Applications open) | September 30, 2025 (Deadline)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 travel support to attend the GC&E Conference

Recognizes faculty for transformative, career-long contributions to advancing green chemistry and sustainability in education.

Awardees must attend and present at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in 2026.

--- ## Description This award, jointly sponsored by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute and the Committee on Environmental Improvement, honors established faculty who have demonstrated sustained creativity and innovation in integrating green chemistry into education. It is intended for pedagogical innovators whose career-long efforts have profoundly advanced green chemistry and sustainability in educational settings, including classrooms, laboratories, research, and the wider chemistry community. The recipient will be recognized at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) and deliver a presentation at an invited symposium. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: July 15, 2025 - Application deadline: September 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT - Notifications of award: by January 30, 2026 - Award conferred and presentation: 2026 GC&E Conference --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 in travel support to attend the GC&E Conference to receive the award and present at a dedicated symposium --- ## Eligibility - Open to established faculty with a consistent record of integrating green chemistry into undergraduate education. - Eligible contributions include: - Classroom/lecture materials (in-person or virtual) - Laboratory protocols and assessments - Research experiences and student mentoring - Curricular development - Campus or community initiatives - Collaborative projects - Authored papers, books, or similar materials - Self-nominations are encouraged. - Awardees are required to attend and present at the GC&E Conference in the year following selection (applications in 2025 are for the 2026 award). --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted online via the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/). - Applicants must log in with an ACS ID (free to create if you do not already have one). - Applications may be submitted by the nominee or by a nominator. - Required materials: - Nominee’s contact information, title, institution, department, research area, and years at institution - Description of green chemistry integration in educational activities - CV - Letter of reference (if different from nominator) - Reference contact information - Two-page essay by the nominee covering: - Rationale for nomination - Relevant courses, experiments, or curricula developed and implemented - Details on piloting and deployment of curricula - Evidence of student outcomes or teaching success - Dissemination or publication of materials - Future plans for green chemistry education --- ## Additional Information - The award includes a plaque in addition to the honorarium and travel support. - Awardees join a network of previous ACS GCI awardees and may be asked to participate in future award selection panels. - Winners are expected to give an oral presentation at a dedicated symposium during the GC&E Conference. - [Past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/career-achievement-in-green-chemistry-education/past-recipients.html) and related opportunities are listed on the program page. --- ## External Links - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - [Program page: Career Achievement in Green Chemistry Education](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/career-achievement-in-green-chemistry-education.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future](https://www.acs.org/about/strategic-initiatives/acs-campaign-for-a-sustainable-future-strategic-initiative.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute main page](https://www.acs.org/green-chemistry-sustainability.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | ACS Green Chemistry Institute Awards | [GCIAwards@acs.org](mailto:GCIAwards@acs.org) | +1 202-872-6102 or 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6102 | 1155 Sixteenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Program Portal Support | [gci@acs.org](mailto:gci@acs.org) | | |

Career Achievement in Green Chemistry Education

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