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

February 15, 2026 (Annual report submission for ICSCs)

Recognition award; no direct monetary funding

Honors outstanding achievements of ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters based on annual report submissions.

Only ICSCs submitting a complete annual report by the deadline are eligible.

--- ## Description The award recognizes International Chemical Sciences Chapters (ICSCs) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for their achievements and contributions to the global chemistry community, based on annual report submissions. Chapters are evaluated by the ACS Committee on International Activities (IAC) and may receive distinctions such as Outstanding, Commendable, or Honorable awards. The program aims to celebrate excellence, encourage impactful chapter activities, and promote the visibility of chemistry worldwide. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2026: Annual report submission deadline for International Chemical Sciences Chapters (recurs annually) - Previous deadlines: February 15, 2025; February 15, 2024 --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; it does not provide direct monetary funding. - Awards are given as distinctions (Outstanding, Commendable, Honorable) to qualifying ICSCs. --- ## Eligibility - Only ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters (ICSCs) are eligible. - Chapters must submit a complete annual report (including administrative and financial forms) for the previous year by February 15. - Providing supplemental materials, photos, and detailed budgets can improve a chapter's chances of receiving an award. --- ## Application Process - Submit a complete annual report through the [Community Connection portal](https://www.communityconnection.acs.org/). - The report must include both administrative and financial forms. - Supplemental materials (photos, budgets, etc.) are strongly encouraged. - The submission must be completed by February 15 each year to be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Reports are reviewed by a panel of IAC members and associates. - Chapters receive feedback to help improve future activities. - Notification of award status is sent in June to the Chapter Chair via email. - The award is intended to recognize and encourage excellence, not to provide direct financial support. --- ## External Links - [ACS IAC International Chapter Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/international-chapter-award.html) - [ACS Global Chapters Information](https://www.acs.org/global/chapters.html) - [Community Connection Submission Portal](https://www.communityconnection.acs.org/) - [ACS Committee on International Activities](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/international-activities.html) - [ACS Funding & Awards Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------| | ACS International Activities | [intlacts@acs.org](mailto:intlacts@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

IAC International Chapter Award

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