Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program
ACS recognizes graduate students and postdocs in chemistry for exceptional leadership in mentoring, inclusion, safety, outreach, or advocacy, with formal acknowledgment but no monetary award.
Funder: American Chemical Society (ACS) — https://www.acs.org
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (nomination period opens) | May 2027 (final nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive formal recognition and public acknowledgment from ACS and their institutions.
Summary: Honors graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in chemistry for outstanding leadership in mentoring, inclusion, safety, outreach, or advocacy.
Key Information: Department/program nomination required; self-nominations not accepted.
Description
The American Chemical Society's Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program celebrates graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences who demonstrate exemplary leadership in one of five categories: mentoring, inclusion and belonging, research safety, science outreach and engagement, and science advocacy. The program is designed to formally recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their academic or scientific communities, with recipients highlighted both by their institutions and on the ACS website. This recognition is non-monetary and aims to elevate the profile of emerging leaders in the chemical sciences.
