Funding & Awards

CTA Leadership Development System Course Award

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Chemistry Professional, Early Career

Category Professional Development

AmountVariable

DeadlineAugust 9, 2024

Contactcta@acs.org

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Purpose

To support leadership development of a chemical technician or chemist by covering the cost of an ACS Leadership Development System course at an ACS Meeting.

Description

The ACS Committee on Chemical Technicial Professionals invites chemical technicians and chemists to apply for an award that would cover the cost of taking an ACS Leadership Development System course during the ACS Fall 2024 Meeting in Denver, CO.

The award recipient will each be reimbursed for the cost of transportation (mileage), one-night hotel stay, meals, and a leadership course of their choosing. Registration for the ACS Meeting is required for Leadership Courses.

Eligibility

To qualify for the award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Live within 150 miles of Denver, CO
Earned two- or four-year degree in chemistry or related field
Work in a chemistry-related field
Be an ACS member with a valid membership number
Have employer support for time off to attend the meeting

Deadline

August 9, 2024

Application Requirements

Submit a completed application form, including a short essay (500 words max.) describing how you hope to benefit from taking a leadership course. For more information about these courses, view the course schedule.

Sponsor

ACS Committee on Chemical Technicial Professionals

Contact Information

Email: cta@acs.org

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