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

June 15, 2026

Up to 10 awards; each recipient receives a $1,000 travel stipend for the ACS Spring Meeting.

Recognizes outstanding mid-career women chemists with a travel stipend, symposium presentation, and professional recognition at the ACS Spring Meeting.

Applications/nominations must be received by June 15, 2026, 11:30 p.m. EDT; ACS membership required.

--- ## Description This award honors up to 10 exceptional women approaching mid-level careers in chemistry or chemical engineering, recognizing their demonstrated promise for significant contributions to their fields. Recipients are given the opportunity to present their work at a Women Chemists Committee (WCC)-sponsored symposium during the ACS Spring Meeting, fostering visibility and professional networking. Each awardee receives a $1,000 stipend to support travel to the meeting and is recognized at exclusive WCC events, including the 'Just Cocktails' reception and the WCC Luncheon. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Nomination/application receipt deadline (must be submitted by 11:30 p.m. EDT) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 10 awards annually. - Each recipient receives a $1,000 stipend for travel expenses related to attending the ACS Spring Meeting. - Awardees are also featured at a WCC-sponsored symposium and recognized at WCC events during the meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individual ACS members who identify as women and are working in chemistry or chemical engineering in academic, industrial, government, non-profit, or other sectors. - Candidates should typically be no more than 15 years from receipt of their terminal scientific degree. - Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding promise for contributions to their field. - Both self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted (the nominator need not be an ACS member). - Not eligible: - Individuals already widely recognized or at the pinnacle of their careers. - Previous recipients of this award. - ACS national award winners. - Those more than 15 years from their terminal degree. - Members of the National Women Chemists Executive Committee. --- ## Application Process - Submit nominations/applications online by the deadline. - Required materials: - Nominee’s resume or CV (PDF). - Primary nominator letter (max 800 words/2 pages, ≥11pt font, PDF). - For self-nominations: a second nomination letter is required. - For other nominations: a second letter is optional but recommended (same length/format as above). - The nominee’s ACS membership number is required (can be provided later if not immediately available). - All documents must be in PDF format and uploaded via the [online application portal](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/RisingStar/index). --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are expected to attend and present at the ACS Spring Meeting. - Recognition includes participation in high-visibility WCC events, providing significant networking opportunities. - The program aims to promote retention and advancement of women in chemistry. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Nomination Instructions](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/women-chemists-rising-star-award.html) - [Online Application Portal](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/RisingStar/index) - [ACS Women Chemists Committee](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/women-chemists.html) - [ACS Funding & Awards Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Women Chemists Committee | [wcc@acs.org](mailto:wcc@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | ACS General Contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | | For additional questions, contact the Women Chemists Committee at the email above.

Women Chemists Committee Rising Star Award

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