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

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline for 2026 award cycle)

$15,000 cash award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award ceremony

Recognizes and encourages outstanding research achievements in the chemistry of hydrocarbons or petroleum and its products.

--- ## Description This award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding research achievements in hydrocarbon or petroleum chemistry. It is intended for individuals whose work demonstrates independence of thought and originality in the chemistry of hydrocarbons or petroleum and its products. Supported by an endowed fund from the Morris S. Smith Foundation and the Dow Chemical Company, this long-standing award honors contributions that have advanced the field. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination period opens: July 1, 2024 - Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024 - Award presented: 2026 ACS National Meeting Nominations are accepted annually for the upcoming award cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - $15,000 cash award - Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to the ACS meeting where the award is presented - Award certificate --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be a resident of the United States or Canada. - Candidates must have accomplished outstanding research in the chemistry of hydrocarbons or petroleum and its products. - Special consideration is given to independence of thought and originality. - The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Nominators are not required to be ACS members, but cannot be award selection committee or ACS Board members during their terms. - Recipients of widely recognized scientific awards are generally not eligible unless the nominated work is new or different. - Past ACS National Award recipients may be nominated for a different award if the work is clearly distinct or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous ACS National Award. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Each nomination requires: - A primary nominator (one per nomination) - A nomination letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications and research achievements - Supporting letters (optional, see ACS guidelines) - Curriculum vitae and bibliography of the nominee - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless updated or withdrawn. - See detailed [nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) and [requirements & timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) for specifics. --- ## Additional Information - The award was established in 1948 and is presented annually. - Past recipients and related opportunities can be found on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/george-olah-award-in-hydrocarbon-or-petroleum-chemistry/past-recipients.html). - Nominations and support letters rollover for up to three cycles if not selected. --- ## External Links - [Award Page and Details](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/george-olah-award-in-hydrocarbon-or-petroleum-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Requirements & Timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/george-olah-award-in-hydrocarbon-or-petroleum-chemistry/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | awards@acs.org | | Address | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS Contact Page | [https://www.acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry

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