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

November 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

Two awards annually; each recipient receives a one-time $5,000 fellowship payment (non-renewable).

Supports full-time graduate students (U.S. or international) conducting research in green chemistry or engineering.

Applicants must have at least one year remaining in their graduate program as of the award date.

--- ## Description The Heh-Won Chang, PhD Fellowship in Green Chemistry honors the legacy of Dr. Heh-Won Chang by supporting innovative graduate research in green chemistry and engineering. The fellowship provides financial support to full-time graduate students whose work advances the design of chemical products and processes that minimize hazardous substances, with the goal of reducing human health and environmental impacts. Funds may be used for conference travel, professional development, or living expenses during graduate studies. Each year, two recipients are selected to receive a one-time, non-renewable $5,000 award. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Two fellowships awarded annually - Each award: $5,000 (one-time, non-renewable payment) - Funds may be used for conference travel, professional development, or living expenses --- ## Eligibility - Open to full-time graduate students (U.S. or international) - Applicants must have at least one full year of study remaining in their graduate program at the time of the award (e.g., applicants for the 2026 fellowship should continue research through at least the end of the 2026–27 academic year) - Research must be relevant to green chemistry and/or engineering, addressing at least one of the following focus areas: - Greener synthetic pathways - Greener reaction conditions - Design of greener chemicals - Applicants may only apply for one ACS Green Chemistry Institute award per year (no multiple applications for Breen, CIBA, McClelland, Hancock, or Chang fellowships in the same cycle) --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - Application period typically opens September 1 - Applicants must have or create a free ACS ID to access the portal - Required materials: - Applicant and advisor contact information - Academic information (institution, department/field, degree, anticipated completion date, research interests, career plans) - Research description (title, abstract, and up to 5 pages addressing focus areas, innovation, scientific merit, and human health/environmental benefits) - Curriculum vitae or résumé (max 2 pages) - Letter of nomination from faculty advisor, supervisor, or department chair (max 2 pages; uploaded directly by the advisor) - Brief statement of financial need for travel support from advisor/supervisor/department chair (max 1 page; uploaded directly) - Only one application per person per year is allowed --- ## Additional Information - Fellowship winners must present their research (oral or poster) at the annual [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/), and submit a post-conference report summarizing their experience - Judging is conducted by an independent panel of experts from academia, industry, government, and environmental sectors - Award notifications are typically sent by January 30 following the application deadline - Award payments are made via direct deposit upon acceptance and completion of required paperwork --- ## External Links - [Heh-Won Chang, PhD Fellowship in Green Chemistry – Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/heh-won-chang-fellowship-in-green-chemistry.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute Application Portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [ACS Green Chemistry Funding & Awards Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding/green-chemistry.html) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ACS Green Chemistry Institute | [GCIAwards@acs.org](mailto:GCIAwards@acs.org) | +1 202-872-6102 | 1155 Sixteenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | General ACS Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | |

Heh-Won Chang, PhD Fellowship in Green Chemistry

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