CIBA/YCC Young Scientist Travel Award
Supports early-career chemists in attending ACS meetings to promote scientific exchange, professional development, and networking within the chemical sciences community.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
American Chemical Society has archived this opportunity.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 (previous: May 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award for registration, travel, and accommodations to ACS meetings; number of awards varies annually.
Summary: Supports early-career chemists with travel funding to attend ACS national or regional meetings, fostering professional development and networking.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACS members under 40 or within 7 years of starting their career and have not previously received this award.
Description
The CIBA/YCC Young Scientist Travel Award, sponsored by the ACS Younger Chemists Committee and the CIBA Foundation, provides financial support for young and early-career chemists to attend ACS national or regional meetings. The award is designed to foster professional development, scientific exchange, and networking opportunities among emerging scientists in the chemical sciences. Selection is based on scientific merit and financial need, and recipients benefit from both financial assistance and enhanced exposure to the ACS community.
