PRF Grant Programs
ACS PRF research grant programs support fundamental research in the petroleum field, and development of the next generation of engineers and scientists through advanced scientific education. Research areas supported include chemistry, the earth sciences, chemical and petroleum engineering, and related fields such as polymers and materials science. Membership in the American Chemical Society is not a requirement or a factor in awarding ACS PRF grants.
| Program | Description | Eligibility | Submission Deadline |
| Research Grants for Doctoral Departments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions (ND) | Grants for new directions in research | Faculty from Ph.D.-granting colleges and universities | 5:00 PM ET, March 13, 2025 |
| Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) | Starter grants for new faculty | Faculty from Ph.D.-granting departments within the first 3 years of their first academic appointment | 5:00 PM ET, March 13, 2025 |
| Research Grants for Non-Doctoral Departments | |||
| Undergraduate Research (UR) | Grants for undergraduate faculty | Faculty from non-doctoral departments | 5:00 PM ET, March 13, 2025 |
| Undergraduate New Investigator (UNI) | Starter grants for new faculty | Faculty from non-doctoral departments within the first 5 years of their first academic appointment | 5:00 PM ET, March 13, 2025 |
Note: Starting with grants awarded in 2024, Departments of successful UR and UNI grant applications will be invited to apply for a competitive $25,000 of supplemental funding. Supplements aim to enhance research activities, capabilities, and engagement at the department.
Proposal Submission
We are currently accepting research proposals for the ND, DNI, UR, and UNI grant programs to be considered at the October 2025 ACS PRF Committee Meeting. All proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. ET Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Fall Submission window will be from Monday, August 11, 2025, to Friday, September 5, 2025 (Considered at the May 2026 ACS PRF Committee Meeting).
