Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management
Forecasted
Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management honors research leaders for managing projects and motivating teams to advance chemistry and chemical engineering.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (2028 ACS National Awards nominations, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes demonstrated leadership and creativity in managing chemical research projects and people.
Key Information: This award currently lacks funding; nominees should be industrial or government employees accountable for R&D management decisions.
Description
Administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), this award recognizes outstanding achievements in chemical research management. It honors individuals whose leadership and creativity advance chemistry and chemical engineering through successful research projects and strong motivation of the researchers carrying them out. Peer recognition of these accomplishments is essential.
Rather than funding a proposed research project, the award recognizes an established record of managing research and leading scientific teams. Its focus includes responsibility for R&D project selection, resource allocation, budgets, staffing, and the results of those decisions. The selection rubric emphasizes alignment with the award’s purpose, benefits to society, and leadership contributions such as mentoring and motivation.
