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Funding & Awards

ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of lnorganic 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 individuals who advanced inorganic chemistry by significant service in addition to the performance of outstanding research.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

A nominee must have demonstrated extensive contributions to the advancement of inorganic chemistry. Activities recognized by the award may include such fields as teaching, writing, research, and administration. The nominee must be an ACS member. 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

Strem Chemicals part of Ascensus Specialties

History

The award, established in 1963, was supported by funds provided by anonymous donors for the first two years. Mallinckrodt, Inc. supported the award from 1965 to 1997. Strem Chemicals part of Ascensus Specialties assumed sponsorship of 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 Alison Butler (Center) is Presented with Her Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Sponsor Representative Ian G. Powers (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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