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

November 2026 (Full application deadline)

Up to $2,000 per awardee (travel reimbursement); typically 2 awards given annually.

Supports international students and postdocs to present research at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.

For international applicants only; attendance and presentation at the conference is mandatory.

--- ## Description The fellowship supports undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars studying outside the United States by reimbursing travel expenses (up to $2,000) to attend and present at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. The fellowship honors Dr. Joe Breen’s legacy and aims to foster global participation in green chemistry research and education. Recipients are expected to present their work as a talk or poster at the conference and are recognized at the event. --- ## 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 - Up to $2,000 per awardee for travel reimbursement (conference registration, accommodation, and travel). - Typically, two awards are granted annually, often split between undergraduate and graduate/postdoc applicants. - Food and entertainment expenses are not reimbursable. --- ## Eligibility - Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars at institutions **outside the United States**. - Applicants must demonstrate research or educational interest in green chemistry and/or engineering. - Applicants are required to present a talk or poster at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. - Only one application per person per year; cannot apply for multiple ACS Green Chemistry awards in the same year. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/). - Required materials: - Contact and academic information - Name and contact of faculty advisor/supervisor - Estimated travel budget (up to $2,000) - Brief essay (max 1 page) on green chemistry interests and conference goals - CV or résumé (max 2 pages) - Letter of nomination from faculty advisor/supervisor/department chair (max 2 pages) - Brief statement of financial need from advisor/supervisor/department chair (max 1 page) - After the conference, awardees must submit a 1-page report, travel receipts, and wire transfer details for reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - All winners are responsible for meeting the abstract deadline for the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. - Winners are required to submit a brief report summarizing their conference experience before receiving reimbursement. - The award is managed by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Instructions](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/scholarships-fellowships/joseph-breen-memorial-fellowship.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute](https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry/about.html) - [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [ACS Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------| | ACS Green Chemistry Institute | [GCIAwards@acs.org](mailto:GCIAwards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship - American Chemical Society

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