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

November 2026 (Nomination deadline; projected)

$5,000 cash prize plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses (biennial award)

Biennial award recognizing distinguished contributions and creativity in silicon chemistry.

--- ## Description This biennial award from the American Chemical Society honors individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the field of silicon chemistry, with the goal of encouraging innovation and excellence in this area. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize, a certificate, and reimbursement of up to $2,500 for travel expenses to attend the award presentation meeting and the U.S.-based Silicon Symposium, where the recipient delivers an award address. Established in 1960 and sponsored by Dow, the award is presented in even-numbered years and is intended to stimulate creativity and recognize significant achievements in silicon chemistry, silicon-based materials science, or related organometallic chemistry involving Group IV elements. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (Nomination deadline; anticipated/projection based on biennial cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash prize - Up to $2,500 reimbursement for travel expenses to the award ceremony and Silicon Symposium - Award presented biennially (every two years, in even-numbered years) --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must have made distinguished contributions to the field of silicon chemistry within the 10 years preceding the current nomination. - Achievements should be demonstrated primarily via significant publications in silicon chemistry, silicon-based material sciences, or related organometallic chemistry (especially involving Group IV elements). - Open to industry professionals, faculty, chemistry professionals, and international candidates. - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted biennially in even-numbered years. - The nomination period typically opens in July and closes in November of the award year. - Nominations must include a completed nomination form, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and supporting letters. - Nominations are submitted via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). - The selection committee uses a published rubric to evaluate nominees ([see rubric](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/kipping-rubric.xlsx)). --- ## Additional Information - The recipient will deliver an award address at the U.S.-based Silicon Symposium. - The award is sponsored by Dow and commemorates Professor Frederic Stanley Kipping. - For a list of past recipients, see the [award history page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [Program Page (ACS)](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Selection Committee Rubric (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/awards/national/national-award-rubrics/kipping-rubric.xlsx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/frederic-stanley-kipping-award-in-silicon-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Contact Page | [ACS Contact](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry - American Chemical Society

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