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

November 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$2,000 per award; two awards annually; travel reimbursement for postdoctoral scholars

Supports postdoctoral scholars in green chemistry to attend and present at the ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.

Only postdoctoral scholars (U.S. or international) may apply; awardees must present at the conference.

--- ## Description The Nina McClelland Memorial Award, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute, honors Dr. Nina McClelland’s legacy as an advocate for green chemistry. This award provides travel support to postdoctoral scholars—both U.S. and international—enabling them to attend and present their research at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Awardees are expected to deliver either an oral or poster presentation at the conference and are recognized during the event. The award specifically aims to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and engineering, emphasizing resource efficiency, reduction of toxics and pollution, holistic systems design, and life cycle thinking. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 per award, provided as travel reimbursement - Two awards given annually - Funds are designated exclusively for conference travel expenses --- ## Eligibility - Open to postdoctoral scholars (U.S. or international) conducting research in green chemistry and/or engineering. - Research must address at least one of the following: - Maximization of resource efficiency - Elimination/reduction of toxics and pollution - Holistic systems design - Life cycle thinking - Applicants must present at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. - Only one application per person per year; applicants may not apply for multiple ACS Green Chemistry awards in the same year. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [ACS Green Chemistry Institute application portal](https://gci.acs.org/). - ACS ID (free) required to access the portal. - Required materials: - Personal and mentor contact information - Academic and career details - Research summary (max one page) describing green chemistry/engineering work and conference participation benefits - CV or résumé (max two pages) - List of presentations/publications (if any) - Letter of nomination from faculty advisor/supervisor/department chair (max two pages; uploaded directly by nominator) - Statement of financial need for travel support (max one page; uploaded directly by nominator) - Applicants are responsible for submitting an abstract for conference presentation. - After the conference, awardees must submit a brief report summarizing their experience. --- ## Additional Information - Judging is conducted by an independent expert panel selected by ACS GCI. - Award notifications are typically sent in late January following the application deadline. - Awards are disbursed via direct deposit upon acceptance and completion of paperwork. - Applicants may not apply for other ACS Green Chemistry travel awards in the same year. --- ## External Links - [Nina McClelland Memorial Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/nina-mcclelland-memorial-award.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute](https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry/about.html) - [ACS Green Chemistry Institute Application Portal](https://gci.acs.org/) - [Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference](https://www.gcande.org/) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/nina-mcclelland-memorial-award/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |--------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------| | ACS GCI Awards | GCIAwards@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

Nina McClelland Memorial Award - American Chemical Society

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