ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Faculty, Industry, Chemistry Professional, Institution
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + $10,000 to institution
DeadlineNovember 1, 2022

Purpose

To recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional developments as chemists or chemical engineers.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. A grant of $10,000 will be made to an academic institution, designated by the recipient, to strengthen its activities in meeting the objectives of the award. Up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society will organize the award address.

Eligibility

Nominees for the award may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility. The award is intended to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating women to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering, and in generating a broader appreciation of chemistry as the central science. 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. Learn more about ACS National Award Nominations.

Sponsor

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.

History

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. established the award in 1993.

Contact Information

Awards Office
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: 202-872-4575
Fax: 202-776-8008
awards@acs.org

photo of Mindy Levine presented with her award
2022 recipient Mindy Levine (center) is presented her award by H. Scott Walter (right), and Angela K. Wilson, ACS President (left).
Photo by Nam Thai, EPNAC.com

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