Women Chemists Committee Rising Star Award
The ACS Women Chemists Committee Rising Star Award recognizes up to 10 promising mid-career chemists or chemical engineers, offering them a platform to present research and network at the ACS Spring Meeting.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to 10 awards; each recipient receives a $1,000 stipend for ACS Spring Meeting travel
Summary: Recognizes up to 10 outstanding mid-career ACS member chemists or chemical engineers showing exceptional promise, with an award, symposium presentation, and networking at the ACS Spring Meeting.
Description
This award honors up to 10 individuals who are approaching mid-level careers in chemistry or chemical engineering and have demonstrated outstanding 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, are recognized at special events, and receive a $1,000 stipend to support travel to the meeting. The program aims to enhance the visibility of promising chemists and foster professional networking and engagement within the ACS community.
