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

November 1, 2024 (for 2026 award presentation)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; award presented biennially

Recognizes distinguished contributions to silicon chemistry and stimulates creativity in the field.

Presented in even-numbered years; current nominations close November 1, 2024 for the 2026 award cycle.

--- ## Description The Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry, established by Dow in 1960, honors individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the field of silicon chemistry. The award aims to stimulate further creativity and advancement in silicon chemistry, silicon-based material sciences, or related organometallic chemistry involving Group IV elements. Recipients are recognized for significant achievements and impactful publications within the ten years preceding nomination. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period: July 1 to November 1, 2024 - Award presented: 2026 (biennially in even-numbered years) All dates are projected based on the biennial cycle; check the [program page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry.html) for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting and U.S.-based Silicon Symposium (for award address) - Certificate of recognition - Presented every two years (even-numbered years) --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have made distinguished contributions to silicon chemistry within the past ten years. - Achievements should be demonstrated primarily through significant publications in silicon chemistry, silicon-based materials, or related organometallic chemistry (especially Group IV elements). - Open to faculty, industry professionals, and chemistry professionals internationally. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Nominators do not need to be ACS members; one nominator per nomination. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted biennially from July 1 to November 1 in even-numbered years. - Nominations must include a completed nomination form and a recommendation letter from the nominator. - Nominations and support letters remain active for three award cycles unless the nominee is selected. - Submit nominations via the [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - See full [nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for details. --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by Dow. - The recipient delivers an award address at the ACS meeting and the U.S.-based Silicon Symposium. - Past recipients and related opportunities are listed on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General ACS Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | |

Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry

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