Funding & Awards

ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Industry, Faculty, Chemistry Professional, International
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + expenses
DeadlineNovember 1, 2023
Contactawards@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize a recent advancement that is having a major impact on research in organometallic chemistry.

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 shown outstanding research in the preparation, reactions, properties, or structure of organometallic substances. Special consideration will be given to demonstrated creativity and independence of thought. 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. Preference will be given to US citizens.

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 Dow

History

Dow established the ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry in 1983.

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

2024 Organometallic Chemistry Award Recipient Louise Antoinette Berben
2024 Recipient Louise Antoinette Berben (Center) is Presented with Her Award by Mary K. Carroll, ACS President (Left), and Sponsor Representative Jerzy Klosin (Right)
Photo by EPNAC.com
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