Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars
Helping navigate your transition to the professional world
Looking to showcase your research accomplishments? Or maybe you want to build your professional network? ACS is here to help you navigate this transitional phase of life. We have career tools, workshops, and more specifically for chemical science grads and postdocs.
Career Planning & Development
Ready, set, go! Plan your career journey.
Workshops, tips, and resources to help you explore your values, strengths, and career options.
ACS Bridge Program
Opportunities to empower Black, Hispanic & Indigenous students in the chemical sciences
Gain access to research opportunities, mentoring, career resources, and more.
Awards, Grants, Fellowships
Find opportunities to support your success
ACS offers a variety of fellowships, grants and awards. Find out if one is right for you!
Mentorship
Receive guidance and pay it forward
Mentorship is a vital part of scientific training. Learn key skills and find advice on how to cultivate your mentoring relationships.
Build Your Network
Making life-long connections
Networking helps you establish, build, and nurture long-term professional relationships. Learn how and where to meet people.
Reports
Insights from your peers
See highlights from surveys of graduate students and postdocs exploring their interests, competencies, and more.