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, celebrating their positive impact on the scientific community.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 (Nomination period opens) | May 31, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive official ACS recognition and certificate, with names highlighted on ACS website.
Summary: Recognizes graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences for outstanding leadership in mentoring, inclusion, safety, outreach, or advocacy.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by academic departments; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program celebrates exemplary achievements by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in one of five categories: mentoring, inclusion and belonging, research safety, science outreach and engagement, or science advocacy. Honorees receive formal recognition from ACS, a certificate, and public acknowledgment on the ACS website. The goal is to highlight and encourage positive impact, leadership, and advancement of the chemical sciences community.
