Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program
ACS recognizes graduate students and postdocs in chemistry for outstanding leadership in mentoring, inclusion, safety, outreach, or advocacy, supporting their impact and professional growth.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Nomination period opens, projected) | May 2027 (Final nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive a recognition certificate and public acknowledgment.
Summary: Recognizes graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in chemistry for exemplary leadership in mentoring, inclusion, safety, outreach, or advocacy.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by departments; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
This program, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), recognizes graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in one of five categories: mentoring, inclusion and belonging, research safety, science outreach and engagement, and science advocacy. Recipients are formally acknowledged by ACS, receive a certificate, and are highlighted on the ACS website. The goal is to honor individuals whose efforts have had a substantial impact in their academic or research communities, with recognition supporting their professional development and visibility.
