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

November 3, 2025 (Applications due)

Up to $2,000 per student for travel reimbursement; four awards typically granted annually

Supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to attend and present at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, reimbursing eligible travel costs.

Applicants may only apply for one ACS Green Chemistry award per cycle.

--- ## Description The Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students studying at U.S. institutions to attend the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Awardees are required to present their research or educational work in green chemistry at the conference, either as a talk or poster, and are recognized at the event. The program is designed to foster student engagement and professional development in the field of green chemistry, with an emphasis on participation in a national forum for sharing advances and networking. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: November 3, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT) - Application portal opens: September 1, 2025 - Award notifications: On or before January 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per student (reimbursement for qualifying travel expenses) - Typically, four awards are granted each year (split between undergraduate and graduate students) - Reimbursable costs include conference registration, accommodation, and travel; food and entertainment are not reimbursable --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a U.S. institution. - Demonstrated research or educational interest in green chemistry and/or engineering is required. - Applicants must plan to present their work at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (oral or poster). - Only one application per person per year is allowed; applicants may not apply for multiple ACS Green Chemistry awards (e.g., Breen, Chang, McClelland, Hancock) in the same cycle. - Winners must submit a brief report summarizing their conference experience to receive reimbursement. --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Materials:** - Contact and academic information - Faculty advisor/supervisor contact - Academic background, research interests, and career plans - Estimated travel budget (up to $2,000) - One-page essay on interest and experience in green chemistry, and benefit of attending the conference - Curriculum vitae or résumé (max. 2 pages) - Letter of nomination from advisor/supervisor/department chair (max. 2 pages) - Statement of financial need from advisor/supervisor/department chair (max. 1 page) 2. **Submit Application:** - Applications must be submitted online via the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/). - An ACS ID is required to access the portal (free to create). 3. **Review Process:** - Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of experts from academia, industry, government, and environmental sectors. 4. **Award Notification and Reimbursement:** - Awardees are notified by January 30, 2026. - Reimbursement (up to $2,000) is processed after the conference, upon submission of a one-page report, travel receipts, and required administrative documents (e.g., W-9, direct deposit info). --- ## Additional Information - Winners are responsible for meeting the abstract submission deadline for the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. - Awardees are expected to participate in the conference’s awards symposium and ceremony. - See [past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ciba-travel-awards-in-green-chemistry/past-recipients.html) for examples of successful projects. --- ## External Links - [Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry – Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/ciba-travel-awards-in-green-chemistry.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute Application Portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [Principles of Green Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry/principles.html) - [Other ACS Green Chemistry Student Awards](https://www.acs.org/green-chemistry-sustainability/funding-and-recognition/student-awards.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------| | ACS Green Chemistry Institute Awards | [GCIAwards@acs.org](mailto:GCIAwards@acs.org) | +1 202-872-6102 | | ACS Green Chemistry Institute | [gci@acs.org](mailto:gci@acs.org) | 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6102 | For further information, visit the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute contact page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html).

Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry

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