Women Chemists Committee/Lilly Emerging Talent Award - American Chemical Society
The Women Chemists Committee/Lilly Emerging Talent Award from the American Chemical Society supports early-career women chemists to present research and network at ACS national meetings.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (ACS Spring 2027 meeting) | June 1, 2027 (ACS Fall 2027 meeting)
Funding Amounts: Variable; supports registration, travel, and accommodations for ACS Spring/Fall meetings.
Summary: Supports early-career chemists (undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral) to present research and network at ACS national meetings, with a focus on women in chemistry.
Key Information: Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible; prior recipients are ineligible.
Description
The Women Chemists Committee/Lilly Emerging Talent Award, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Eli Lilly and Company, is designed to advance the careers of early-stage chemists by providing financial support to attend and present at ACS Spring or Fall national meetings. The award particularly aims to increase participation and visibility of women in the chemical sciences. Recipients are required to present their research as part of Women Chemists Committee (WCC) symposia, participate in dedicated poster sessions, and attend networking events such as the WCC Luncheon, fostering professional development and connections within the chemistry community.
