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Funding & Awards

F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic 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 distinguished work in synthetic 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

The award recognizes outstanding synthetic accomplishment in the field of inorganic chemistry. 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. Creativity and imagination will be especially valued.

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

The F. Albert Cotton Endowment Fund

History

The award was established by the ACS Board of Directors in 2002. It is supported by the F. Albert Cotton Endowment Fund, which was funded by F. Albert Cotton.

Contact Information

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

2023 Recipient May Nyman (Center) is Presented with Her Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Lee H. Latimer, ACS Board of Directors (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

Past Recipients

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