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

November 3, 2025 (application deadline) | September 1, 2025 (applications open)

Up to $2,000 per awardee for travel expenses; typically 2 awards per year.

Supports international undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students to present green chemistry research at the ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.

Applicants may only apply for one ACS Green Chemistry Institute award per year.

--- ## Description The Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship provides financial support for international undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholars to attend and present their research or educational work in green chemistry at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®. The fellowship is designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Joe Breen, a pioneer in green chemistry, by encouraging the participation of emerging scientists and educators from outside the United States. Awardees are recognized at the conference and receive reimbursement for qualifying travel expenses. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Opens:** September 1, 2025 - **Application Deadline:** November 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT - **Notification of Award:** On or before January 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per awardee, provided as reimbursement for travel expenses related to attending the GC&E Conference. - Typically, two fellowships are awarded each year, ideally split between undergraduate and graduate/postdoctoral applicants. - Reimbursable expenses include conference registration, accommodation, and travel. Food and entertainment are not reimbursable. --- ## Eligibility - Open to **undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars** who are studying at institutions **outside the United States**. - Applicants must demonstrate a research or educational interest in green chemistry and/or engineering. - The applicant must be presenting their work (oral or poster) at the GC&E Conference. - Only **one application per person per year** is allowed for ACS Green Chemistry Institute awards (cannot apply for CIBA, Chang, McClelland, or Hancock awards in the same year). --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Materials:** - Personal and academic information - Faculty advisor/supervisor contact info - Estimated travel budget (up to $2,000) - Brief essay (max 1 page) on green chemistry interests and conference benefits - Curriculum vitae or résumé (max 2 pages) - Letter of nomination (max 2 pages) from advisor/supervisor/department chair - Statement of financial need (max 1 page) from advisor/supervisor/department chair 2. **Submit Application:** - Applications must be submitted via the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/). - An ACS ID is required (free to create). 3. **After the Conference:** - Submit a brief report summarizing the conference experience. - Provide travel receipts and wire transfer information for reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Award funds are provided as reimbursement after the conference, not as an advance. - Winners must ensure they meet the GC&E Conference abstract submission deadline. - Selection is conducted by an independent panel of experts from various sectors. - The award commemorates Dr. Joe Breen’s contributions to green chemistry. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Information & Application](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/scholarships-fellowships/joseph-breen-memorial-fellowship.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute Application Portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [Principles of Green Chemistry](https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry/principles.html) - [Past Fellowship Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/joseph-breen-memorial-fellowship/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------| | ACS Green Chemistry Institute Awards | [GCIAwards@acs.org](mailto:GCIAwards@acs.org) | +1 202-872-6102 | | ACS General Help | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | For additional questions, visit the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute contact page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html).

Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship

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