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

November 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$1,500 stipend per awardee; 8 awards annually; covers ACS Fall Meeting expenses

Recognizes and supports eight outstanding graduate students to present research at the ACS Fall Meeting, with a focus on advancing women in chemistry.

--- ## Description This award recognizes eight graduate students who are selected to present their research at a dedicated symposium during the ACS Fall Meeting. Awardees participate in a Women Chemists Committee (WCC)/Merck half-day symposium, share their research with peers and professionals, and are honored at special luncheons. The award is designed to highlight the achievements of emerging researchers, especially those who contribute to the advancement of women in the chemical sciences, and provides a platform for professional development and networking. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee receives a $1,500 stipend intended to cover expenses related to attending and presenting at the ACS Fall Meeting. - Eight graduate student awards are given annually. --- ## Eligibility - Open to graduate students in their third or fourth year. - Research focus must be in one or more of: Organic, Inorganic, Medicinal, Analytical, Chemical Biology, Computational or Structural Chemistry, or related disciplines. - U.S. citizens (studying anywhere) are eligible. - Non-U.S. citizens must be enrolled in a graduate program in the U.S. or Canada. - Prior recipients of this award are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/MerckResearch/index). - Required materials: - Resume or CV (with permanent address) - Brief cover letter (1 page) describing the award’s impact on your career and your contributions to the WCC mission - Proposed abstract for the WCC/Merck Research Award Symposium - Advisor’s letter commenting on technical ability, potential, and confirming participation in the ACS Fall Meeting if selected --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are expected to attend and present at the ACS Fall Meeting. - Recognition occurs at both the Awards Symposium Luncheon and the WCC Luncheon. - The award is supported by Merck and the ACS Committee on Women Chemists. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full details](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/women-chemists-merck-research-award.html) - [American Chemical Society funding opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web | |--------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------| | ACS Women Chemists Committee | [wcc@acs.org](mailto:wcc@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Merck Research Award - American Chemical Society

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