The Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry by the American Chemical Society support students presenting innovative green chemistry research at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per student (typically 4 awards/year; travel reimbursement for U.S. undergrad/grad students)
Summary: Supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to attend and present at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
Key Information: Only one application per person per year; applicants cannot apply for multiple ACS Green Chemistry travel awards in the same cycle.
The Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute, provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students studying at U.S. institutions to attend the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E). Recipients must present their research or educational work at the conference, either as a talk or poster. The award reimburses travel expenses up to $2,000 and recognizes students for their contributions to the advancement of green chemistry. The program aims to foster student engagement in sustainable chemical research and to support the next generation of leaders in green chemistry.