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

July 2025 (Nominations open) | November 2025 (Nominations close)

$5,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the ACS National Meeting; awarded annually.

Recognizes outstanding contributions to energy-related research, development, and education addressing global energy and chemical challenges.

--- ## Description This award recognizes distinguished contributions to fundamental or engineering energy-related research and development and education that address the world's energy and chemical challenges. The scope includes work in hydrocarbon fuels, energy storage, renewable energy sources, and innovative energy production methods such as fuel cells and photovoltaics. The recipient delivers an award address at a symposium of the ACS Division of Energy and Fuels during the ACS National Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination period (anticipated):** Opens July 2025 - **Nomination deadline (anticipated):** Closes November 2025 - The award is presented annually at the ACS National Meeting. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award amount:** $5,000 and a certificate - **Travel support:** Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the ACS National Meeting and deliver an award address - **Frequency:** Awarded annually --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals with outstanding contributions to energy-related research, development, and/or education. - Recognizes work in areas such as: - Hydrocarbon fuels - Energy storage - Renewable energy sources - Energy production via fuel cells, photovoltaics, and related technologies - No restrictions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - International nominees are eligible. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Nominees who have received major scientific awards or previous ACS National Awards may be subject to additional restrictions (see [ACS nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for details). --- ## Application Process - **Nomination period:** Opens annually in July and closes in November (anticipated). - **How to apply:** Nominations must be submitted online through the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - **Required materials:** - Nomination letter (by a single nominator) - Supporting documentation as specified in the [nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected. - Selection committee members and ACS Board members may not nominate during their service for this award. --- ## Additional Information - The award is supported by an endowed fund established by the ACS Division of Energy and Fuels. - The recipient is expected to deliver an address at the ACS National Meeting. - Past recipients include leaders in energy chemistry from academia and industry. - Related ACS awards are available in areas such as polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic synthesis. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full details](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/henry-storch-award-in-energy-chemistry.html) - [ACS National Awards nomination guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [ACS Division of Energy and Fuels](https://enfl.aps.anl.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | General Contact Page | [https://www.acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry

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