Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award
Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award supports undergraduate and graduate students’ green chemistry and engineering research and studies to advance safer chemical technologies and pollution prevention.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | February 15, 2027 (Conference abstract deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two annual awards, each providing a one-time $1,000 prize plus up to $1,000 in conference travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes undergraduate and graduate students whose research or studies advance green chemistry and engineering and pollution prevention.
Key Information: Only one ACS Green Chemistry Institute award application per person is permitted each year.
Description
The Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award provides national recognition for outstanding student contributions to green chemistry and engineering through research or studies. Administered by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, it recognizes fundamental and innovative chemical technologies that incorporate green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, and use, with potential to advance national pollution prevention goals. Established in 1997, the award honors Dr. Kenneth G. Hancock, former director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Chemistry.
The award focuses on greener synthetic pathways, greener reaction conditions, and the design of greener chemicals. Relevant work reduces hazardous substances, improves resource and energy efficiency, or develops safer chemical products. Selection emphasizes potential human health and environmental benefits, broad applicability across academia, industry, or society, and scientific innovation and merit.
