George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry
George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry honors researchers for outstanding work on hydrocarbons, petroleum, and petroleum products to encourage original scientific achievement.
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Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (Nomination deadline, 2028 award)
Funding Amounts: $15,000, a certificate, and up to $2,500 in travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research achievements in the chemistry of hydrocarbons, petroleum, and petroleum products, emphasizing independent thought and originality.
Key Information: The selection committee rubric requires nominees to reside in the United States or Canada.
Description
The George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry is an American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award recognizing, encouraging, and stimulating outstanding research achievements. It honors accomplished work in the chemistry of hydrocarbons, petroleum, and petroleum products, with special consideration given to independence of thought and originality.
The award recognizes research accomplishment rather than funding a proposed research project. Its selection criteria consider scientific impact, alignment with the award’s purpose, benefit to society, innovation, and service to the scientific community. It is supported by an endowed fund established by the Morris S. Smith Foundation and the Dow Chemical Company.
