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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$10,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses; awarded annually

Recognizes outstanding theoretical, experimental, or developmental research advancing the understanding or application of catalysis.

--- ## Description The Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The award celebrates creative achievements—whether theoretical, experimental, or developmental—that have significantly advanced the understanding or application of catalysis. It is open to researchers from academia, industry, and other chemistry professions worldwide, with a preference for U.S. residents. The award is supported by an endowed fund established by Gabor A. and Judith K. Somorjai. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination Period Opens:** July 1, 2024 - **Nomination Deadline:** November 1, 2024 - **Award Presentation:** Recipients are typically announced in August of the following year and honored at an ACS national meeting. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award:** $10,000 honorarium and a certificate - **Travel Support:** Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the award presentation meeting --- ## Eligibility - Open to faculty, industry professionals, and chemistry professionals internationally. - U.S. residents are given preference, but outstanding contributions from any country are considered. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Accomplishments must be specific to the purpose of the award—creative research that advances catalysis. - Past recipients of widely recognized scientific awards are generally ineligible unless the nomination is for new or different work. - Individuals who have received an ACS National Award may be nominated for a different ACS National Award if: - The nomination is for clearly different work (must be addressed in the recommendation letter), or - At least five years have elapsed since the previous award. --- ## Application Process - **Nominations:** Must be submitted online during the nomination window (July 1 – November 1). - Only one nominator per nomination; nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless the nominee is selected. - Required materials typically include: - Nomination letter (by the primary nominator) - Curriculum vitae or résumé of the nominee - Supporting letters (as specified in the ACS guidelines) - Full guidelines and submission portal are available on the [ACS National Awards Nomination page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award was established in 2002 and is part of the ACS National Awards program. - Supported by the Gabor A. and Judith K. Somorjai Endowment Fund. - The recipient is recognized at an ACS national meeting and in Chemical & Engineering News. - [Past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/gabor-somorjai-award-for-creative-research-in-catalysis/past-recipients.html) provide examples of the caliber and diversity of honored research. --- ## External Links - [Award Details and Nomination Portal](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/gabor-somorjai-award-for-creative-research-in-catalysis.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/gabor-somorjai-award-for-creative-research-in-catalysis/past-recipients.html) - [Requirements & Timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | General ACS Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Online Contact Form | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis

Sign in to see full grant listing