Nina McClelland Memorial Award
Nina McClelland Memorial Award supports postdoctoral scholars’ travel to the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference to share research aimed at significant innovations in green chemistry and engineering.
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You still have until December 15, 2026 to apply for one of two $2,000 awards; conference abstract submissions open January 4 and close February 15, 2027. Review the expanded document instructions, save your completed application as FINAL, and note that you cannot also apply for the Breen, CIBA, Chang, or Hancock awards that year. Contact GCIAwards@acs.org to confirm the deadline time zone and notification timing, as the page flags conflicting or outdated information.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | February 15, 2027 (Conference abstracts) | June 7–10, 2027 (Conference)
Funding Amounts: Two $2,000 awards annually to reimburse conference travel expenses
Summary: Supports U.S. and international postdoctoral scholars presenting green chemistry or engineering research at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
Key Information: Only one ACS Green Chemistry award application per person per year is allowed; recipients must present and submit a post-conference report.
Description
The Nina McClelland Memorial Award, administered by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute, supports postdoctoral scholars from U.S. and international institutions in attending the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and presenting their research through a talk or poster. Award funds reimburse travel expenses, and recipients are recognized at the conference.
The award focuses on research expected to lead to significant innovations in green chemistry and engineering. Its priorities include maximizing resource efficiency, eliminating or reducing toxics and pollution, designing systems holistically, and using life cycle thinking. Established in 2021 through a bequest from Dr. Nina McClelland’s estate, the award honors her longstanding advocacy for green chemistry, including 17 years on the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Advisory Board.
