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

November 1, 2024 (for 2026 award presentation)

$5,000 honorarium plus up to $1,500 travel expenses; awarded biennially in even-numbered years

Recognizes outstanding interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry and physics.

Award is presented by ACS in even-numbered years; nominations close November 1, 2024 for the 2026 award.

--- ## Description The Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics honors exceptional interdisciplinary research that bridges chemistry and physics, reflecting the innovative legacy of Irving Langmuir. The award is presented biennially, alternating between the American Chemical Society (even years) and the American Physical Society (odd years), and celebrates significant contributions that advance understanding or applications at the interface of these scientific disciplines. The recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate, and up to $1,500 in travel expenses to attend the award presentation. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination deadline: November 1, 2024 - Award presented: 2026 (even-numbered years; ACS presentation) - Nomination period: Annually from July 1 to November 1 --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 honorarium - Up to $1,500 in reimbursed travel expenses to the award meeting - Awarded biennially (every two years) by the ACS in even-numbered years --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to chemical physics or physical chemistry within the 10 years preceding the current nomination. - No individual may receive the Irving Langmuir Award more than once. - The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background. - Nominees do not need to be ACS members. - Nominators do not need to be ACS members. - Nominations cannot be submitted by members of the award selection committee or current ACS Board members for the awards they are judging. - Past recipients of widely recognized scientific awards are generally not eligible unless the nomination is for new or different work. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - The nomination period opens July 1 and closes November 1, 2024. - Required materials typically include a primary nomination letter, supporting letters, and documentation of the nominee's achievements relevant to chemical physics or physical chemistry. - Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless updated or withdrawn. - Detailed nomination guidelines and requirements can be found on the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by [The Journal of Chemical Physics](https://pubs.aip.org/aip/jcp/) and the [ACS Division of Physical Chemistry](http://hackberry.trinity.edu/PHYS/). - For a list of past recipients, visit [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/irving-langmuir-award-in-chemical-physics/past-recipients.html). - Related ACS awards include those in theoretical chemistry, nanochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and synthetic methods. --- ## External Links - [Award Details & Nomination Information](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/irving-langmuir-award-in-chemical-physics.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Requirements & Timeline](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations/requirements-and-timeline.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/irving-langmuir-award-in-chemical-physics/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Program| American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | General Contact Page | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics

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