Harry Gray Award for Creative Work in Inorganic Chemistry by a Young Investigator
Award at a Glance
Purpose
To recognize creative and impactful work by a young investigator in a forefront area of inorganic chemistry, broadly defined.
Description
The award consists of $10,000 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 will be granted to an individual who has less than 10 years of experience since their terminal degree. The nominee must have demonstrated innovative research in inorganic chemistry broadly defined, which may include interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary work. Special consideration will be given to the creativity and the actual or potential impact of the research. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, religion, 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
Supported by an Endowed Fund Established by Harry Gray and the Friends and Colleagues of Harry Gray
History
The award was established in 2012 and is supported through the Gray Award Endowment.
Past Recipients
- 2024 - V. Sara A. Thoi
- 2023 - Robert Jerard Gilliard, Jr.
- 2022 - Justin I. Wilson
- 2021 - Smaranda C. Marinescu
- 2020 - Hemamala Karunadasa
- 2019 - Jillian Lee Dempsey
- 2018 - Dwight Seferos
- 2017 - Nilay Hazari
- 2016 - Eric J. Schelter
- 2015 - Emily A. Weiss
Contact Us
ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org