Funding & Awards

Josef Michl ACS Award in Photochemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional

Category National Awards

Amount$5,000 + expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2022

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize excellence in fundamental research in organic or inorganic photochemistry and/or photophysics.

Description

The award will consist 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 will have accomplished outstanding creative experimental or theoretical research in fundamental photochemistry and/or photophysics of organic, inorganic, or biological molecules or solids. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities and educational background.

Deadline

November 1 (Presented Biennially in Even-Numbered Years)

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

Josef Michl Award Endowment

History

The award was established in 2014 and is supported through the Josef Michl Award Endowment.

Past Recipients

2022 - Vivian Wing-Wah Yam
2020 - Michael R. Wasielewski
2018 - Jack Saltiel
2016 - Frederick D. Lewis

Contact Information

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

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