Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis

Nomination Period Extended: Due to the impacts of the federal government shutdown on many of our members, we have extended the nomination period for the 2027 National Awards until December 15 at 11.59 PM ET.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research by an early-career investigator in the field of catalysis.

Description

The award will consist 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 nominee must be an early-career investigator who has less than 15 years of experience since their terminal degree and who has done outstanding chemical experimental or theoretical work in the field of catalysis.

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.

Selection Committee Rubric for the Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis (XLSX, 13 KB)

Financial Support

Supported by an Endowed Fund Established by Tobin J. Marks

History

The award was established in 1943 as the Ipatieff Prize through an agreement between Northwestern University, Vladimir N. and Barbara Ipatieff, and ACS and was conferred triennially from 1947 to 2022. The award was endowed in 2025 by Tobin J. Marks and renamed as the Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis, conferred annually.