Younger Chemists Committee Leadership Development Award
Forecasted
Younger Chemists Committee Leadership Development Award supports young chemists’ attendance at a leadership workshop to build skills for leadership within ACS and their profession.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline and annual close)
Funding Amounts: Variable; covers workshop registration, transportation, lodging, and meals
Summary: Supports young chemists attending the Young Chemist Leadership Development Workshop to develop leadership skills within ACS and their profession.
Key Information: Applicants must be current ACS members under 40 and must not have received this award previously.
Description
The American Chemical Society’s Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) organizes an annual Leadership Development Workshop for younger chemists, held in conjunction with the ACS Annual Leaders’ Conference as part of the ACS Leadership Development System. This award supports attendance at the Young Chemist Leadership Development Workshop at the ACS Leadership Development Institute, helping participants become skilled leaders in the Society and their chosen profession.
Participants explore effective leadership behaviors, discuss leadership opportunities within and outside the workplace, and develop personal plans to improve their skills. They also work alongside ACS local, regional, and national leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership, management, and communication skills. The workshop offers opportunities to network and build the qualities associated with successful leadership.
