Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management
Forecasted
Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management honors research managers for outstanding leadership and creativity in managing projects and people to advance chemistry and chemical engineering.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding leadership and creativity in managing chemical research projects and people to advance chemistry and chemical engineering.
Key Information: Nominees should be industrial or government employees accountable for R&D decisions and results.
Description
Administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as part of its National Awards, this award recognizes outstanding achievements in chemical research management. It honors demonstrated accomplishments rather than funding a proposed research project. The focus is on leadership and creativity in advancing chemistry and chemical engineering through successful management of research projects and people.
The award emphasizes a record of successful research projects, strong motivation of the researchers involved, and recognition by peers. It acknowledges the responsibilities that shape research and development, including project selection, resource allocation, budgets, and staffing, together with accountability for the results of those decisions.
