Funding & Awards

E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward

Recipient Industry, Chemistry Professional, International

Category National Awards

Amount$5,000 + expenses

DeadlineNovember 1, 2023

Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To stimulate fundamental research in industrial and engineering chemistry, the development of chemical engineering principles, and its application to industrial processes.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

A nominee must have accomplished outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the fields of industrial chemistry or chemical engineering. 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.

Sponsor

Sponsored by the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

History

The ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company established the E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry in 1955.

Contact Us

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

2024 Murphree Awards Recipient Rakesh Agrawal

2024 Recipient Rakesh Agrawal (Center) is Presented with His Award by Mary K. Carroll, ACS President (Left), and Sponsor Representative Doron Levin (Right)

Photo by EPNAC.com

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