Funding & Awards

ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional

Category National Awards

Amount$5,000 + expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2023

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize and encourage fundamental research in the field of inorganic chemistry.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

A nominee must have accomplished outstanding research in the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances. Special consideration will be given to independence of thought and originality. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Sponsor

MilliporeSigma (a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany)

History

The award was established in 1960 by Texas Instruments, Inc. Monsanto Co. sponsored the award from 1976 to 1997. No award was given in 1977. MilliporeSigma (a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), formerly Aldrich Chemical Company LLC, began sponsoring the award in 1998.

Contact Information

ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org

2023 Recipient Jerry L. Atwood (Center) is Presented with His Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative Leonard M. Sidisky (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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