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

July 1, 2025 (Nominations open) | November 1, 2025 (Nominations close) | August 2026 (Winners announced)

$5,000 cash award plus up to $2,500 in travel expenses; awarded annually

Honors early-career researchers for outstanding experimental or theoretical work in catalysis.

Nominees must have less than 15 years of experience since terminal degree.

--- ## Description The Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis recognizes outstanding research contributions by early-career investigators in the field of catalysis. Supported by an endowed fund, this annual award is intended to honor significant experimental or theoretical advances that further the understanding or application of catalysis. The award is part of the American Chemical Society's National Awards portfolio and seeks to encourage excellence and innovation among emerging leaders in catalysis research. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination period opens (anticipated):** July 2025 - **Nomination deadline (anticipated):** November 2025 - **Winners announced (anticipated):** August 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award includes a $5,000 cash prize and a certificate. - Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is provided for travel expenses to attend the ACS meeting where the award is presented. - The award is conferred annually. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be an early-career investigator with less than 15 years of experience since receiving their terminal degree. - Recognizes outstanding chemical experimental or theoretical work in the field of catalysis. - All eligible candidates are considered regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or educational background. - Nominees are not required to be ACS members. - Individuals who have previously received an ACS National Award may be nominated if the work is clearly different or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous award (see [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) for details). --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by a single nominator (membership in ACS is not required). - The nomination period is open annually from July 1 to November 1 (anticipated dates). - Nominations are submitted through the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/). - Required materials typically include a nomination letter, curriculum vitae, and supporting documents as outlined in the [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html). - Nominations remain active for three cycles if not selected. - Winners are announced in *Chemical & Engineering News* in August following the nomination cycle. --- ## Additional Information - The award was established in 1943 as the Ipatieff Prize and renamed in 2025 after being endowed by Tobin J. Marks. - Past recipients and related recognition programs can be found on the [award page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/marks-ipatieff-award-in-catalysis/past-recipients.html). - The award is presented at an ACS national meeting. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/marks-ipatieff-award-in-catalysis.html) - [ACS National Award Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Submit a Nomination](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/marks-ipatieff-award-in-catalysis/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards Team | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | ---

Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis

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