Women Chemists Committee/Lilly Emerging Talent Award - American Chemical Society
This grant funds early-career chemists to attend ACS meetings, supporting research presentations and networking through travel, registration, and accommodation support.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2025: Receipt deadline for applications for travel to the ACS 2026 Spring Meeting | June 1, 2026: Receipt deadline for applications for travel to the ACS 2026 Fall Meeting
Funding Amounts: Variable; covers registration, travel, and accommodations for ACS Spring/Fall Meetings.
Summary: Supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral chemists (U.S. citizens/permanent residents) to attend ACS meetings, with funding and networking opportunities.
Key Information: Prior recipients are ineligible; one application per research group; special funds for undergraduates.
Description
This award, jointly sponsored by the ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and Company, provides financial support for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral chemists to attend ACS Spring or Fall meetings. The award is intended to increase participation of diverse early-career researchers in the chemical sciences by funding travel, registration, and accommodation costs. In addition to financial support, recipients benefit from networking opportunities such as a dedicated poster session and recognition at the WCC Luncheon, where they interact with ACS governance and WCC members.
