Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award
The Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award from the American Chemical Society honors student research that advances green chemistry and engineering for sustainability and pollution prevention.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000 cash prize + up to $1,000 for travel to the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference; one-time award; 1–2 awards annually
Summary: Recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate student research in green chemistry and engineering, advancing sustainability and pollution prevention.
Description
The Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute, honors exceptional undergraduate and graduate students for innovative research or studies that advance the principles of green chemistry and engineering. The award promotes the development and implementation of chemical technologies that reduce or eliminate hazardous materials, improve sustainability, and contribute to national pollution prevention goals. Recipients are recognized for projects that demonstrate greener synthetic pathways, safer reaction conditions, or the design of less hazardous chemical products.
