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

November 15, 2025

Eight awards of $1,500 each to cover ACS Fall Meeting expenses

Recognizes eight 3rd or 4th year graduate students in chemistry to present research at the ACS Fall Meeting and honors their achievements at WCC/Merck symposia and luncheons.

Applicants must be able to attend and present at the ACS Fall Meeting; prior recipients are ineligible.

--- ## Description The award recognizes eight graduate students in their third or fourth year of study who demonstrate excellence in chemical research. Recipients are selected to present their work at a special Women Chemists Committee (WCC)/Merck symposium during the ACS Fall Meeting. In addition to presenting their research, awardees are honored at both the Awards Symposium Luncheon and the WCC Luncheon, providing visibility for their scientific achievements and contributions to the field of chemistry. The award is jointly sponsored by Merck and the ACS Committee on Women Chemists. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: November 15, 2025 (by 11:30 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Each of the eight awardees receives a $1,500 stipend to cover expenses related to attending the ACS Fall Meeting. - The award is intended to support travel, registration, and other meeting-related costs. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals in their **third or fourth year of graduate school**. - Research focus must be in one or more of the following areas: - Organic Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry - Chemical Biology - Computational or Structural Chemistry - Related disciplines - Applicants must be: - U.S. citizens (studying anywhere), **or** - Non-U.S. citizens enrolled in a graduate program in the U.S. or Canada - Previous recipients of this award are not eligible. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials (PDF format, no embedded documents): - Resume or CV (include permanent address) - Brief cover letter (1 page) describing: - How the award will impact your scientific career - How you have contributed to the WCC mission (engagement, advancement, advocacy for women in chemistry) - Proposed abstract submission for the WCC/Merck Research Award Symposium - Letter from your research advisor commenting on your technical ability and potential, and confirming your participation in the ACS Fall Meeting if selected - If the advisor is sending the letter separately, include a note indicating the sender - Advisors should email letters to wcc@acs.org with the applicant's name and award in the subject line by the deadline **Apply online:** [Application Portal](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/MerckResearch/index) --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are expected to attend and present at the ACS Fall Meeting. - Participation in both the Awards Symposium Luncheon and the WCC Luncheon is required. - The award highlights the ACS and Merck's commitment to diversity and the advancement of women in chemistry. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/women-chemists-merck-research-award.html) - [Application Portal](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/MerckResearch/index) - [ACS Committee on Women Chemists](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/women-chemists.html) - [Other ACS Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [wcc@acs.org](mailto:wcc@acs.org) | | ACS main contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | ACS phone | +1 800-227-5558 |

Merck Research Award

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