Funding & Awards

Global Innovation Grant

Grant at a Glance

TypeGrant

Recipient Student, Volunteer, International

Category Events & Activities

AmountUp to $5,000

DeadlineApril 12, 2024

Contactintlacts@acs.org

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Purpose

To provide funding to ACS units, especially international chapters, for internationally collaborative and innovative activities/events.

Description

The ACS International Activities Committee sponsored Global Innovation Grant assists International Chapters, International Student Chapters, Technical Divisions, and Local Sections with travel, projects and events. Grants up to $5,000 are available annually (pending budget approval) in support of IAC strategic interests and priorities and to catalyze new international collaborations and partnerships dedicated to solutions to global challenges.

Collaboration between entities listed above is especially encouraged. Co-sponsored submissions from Divisions, Local Sections, and Committees with International Chapters will be given special consideration.

*Please note: the Global Innovation Grant cannot be used to fund personal research or travel. Proposals cannot benefit an individual ACS member.

All activities associated with awards will need to be completed by December 31st of the award year.

Eligibility

ACS International Chapters
ACS international members working as a group if a chapter does not exist in their country
ACS International Student Chapters
Local Sections
Technical Divisions

How to Apply

Visit the grant application portal
Create an account
Select 2024 Global Innovation Grant (GIG) to complete the application

Deadline

April 12, 2024 by 11:59 pm EDT

Reporting Requirements

Final project reports are due after projects have been completed by December 31, 2024.

Sponsor

ACS Committee on International Activities (IAC)

Contact Information

Email intlacts@acs.org with any questions about the Global Innovation Grant.

Related Opportunities

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Trust in Science and Scientists Grant Encourages ACS groups to conceive of and implement programming and efforts that showcase trust in science and scientists.
Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET) The Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET) grant program is designed to specifically strengthen and build community in Local Sections of the American Chemical Society.

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