Welcome to the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Application Portal
You can use this portal to submit applications/proposals for a variety of programs run by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute and the ACS Office of Sustainability. Click through the tabs for more information on programs under each category.
How to Apply
1. Login
Click on the "Login" link to the right and login to the application with your ACS ID. (Don't have an ACS ID? Don't worry; you can create one for free on the login page.)
2. Select
Select the Program and confirm your eligibility to apply (if applicable).
3. Create
Create your online application. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the individual program information links listed on the Welcome/Home page.
4. Apply
Finish the application by completing the required fields in each of the application sections. Applicants can proceed from section to section by selecting Next Tab >> in the middle of the screen.
5. Save
During the Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.
6. Submit
On completion, save your application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator.
GC&E Call for Symposia
The 29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference will be held June 23–26, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. The conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry (aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3). Proposals across the breadth of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering topics are welcome. Please see the GC&E Call for Symposia for more details prior to submitting your session proposal. Deadline: October 14, 2024.
DEIR StatementDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect are core values of the American Chemical Society and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. We are committed to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and respectful conference for participants, organizers, and attendees. We recognize the shared responsibility needed for a safe and productive meeting environment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, religion, race, or nationality. All GC&E participants are expected to treat others with respect to facilitate open dialogue and effective discussions.
We ask that symposia coordinators be mindful of the following guidelines as they are finalizing their speaker lists for GC&E.
Aim to:
- Include a minimum of 30% of under-represented groups (including women and People of Color)
- Incorporate expertise from a range of geographic locations
- Include speakers from all stages of their careers
- Include diverse stakeholder perspectives from across the chemistry enterprise, where appropriate
Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry
Sponsoring U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to attend and participate in the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Up to four awards of up to $2,000 each are available. Applications are due November 1, 2024. Find out more.
Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship
Supporting the participation of an international undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral scholar to attend the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Two awards of up to $2,000 are available. Applications are due November 1, 2024. Find out more.
Kenneth G Hancock Memorial Award
Providing national recognition and honor for outstanding undergraduate and graduate student contributions to furthering the goals of green chemistry through research and/or studies. The award is open to both U.S. and international students. Two awards of $1,000 plus up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Applications are due November 1, 2024. Find out more.
Heh-Won Chang, PhD Fellowship in Green Chemistry
Providing financial support to full-time graduate students (U.S. or international) currently conducting research in green chemistry. Two awards of $5,000 are available. Applications are due November 1, 2024. Find out more.
Nina McClelland Memorial Award
Sponsoring the participation of postdoctoral scholars (U.S. and international) to present their research at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Two awards of $2,000 are available. Applications are due November 1, 2024. Find out more.
Peter J. Dunn Award for Green Chemistry & Engineering Impact in the Industry
Recognizing excellence in the research, development, and execution of green chemistry that demonstrates environmental, safety, and efficiency improvements at meaningful scale. An award symposium/presentation is held at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Applications due December 1, 2024. Find out more.
CMO Excellence in Green Chemistry
Recognizing outstanding efforts by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) towards green chemistry improvements to pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing. An award symposium/presentation is held at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Applications due December 1, 2024. Find out more.
Data Science and Modeling for Green Chemistry
Recognizing the development of computational tools that guide the design of sustainable chemical processes. An award symposium/presentation is held at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Applications due December 1, 2024.
Green Discovery Chemistry Award
To recognize outstanding efforts in discovery chemistry that demonstrate compelling environmental, safety and/or efficiency improvements through green chemistry and engineering. An award symposium/presentation is held at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Applications are due December 1, 2024. Find out more.
Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award
For outstanding early-career scholars who have committed to focusing on green chemistry and/or sustainability in curricula for teaching chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Two awards of $1000 plus travel for awardee and student (up to $2,000 each) to the GC&E Conference. Applications will be open from July 15 to September 20, 2024. Find out more.
Teaching Green Fellowship
For undergraduate educators who have demonstrated innovation and creativity in the development of new and/or significantly updated curricular materials infused with green chemistry and/or sustainability concepts. One award provides $10,000 for faculty summer salary, $5,000 for student summer stipend, and travel for faculty and one student (up to $1,000 each) to the GC&E Conference. Applications will be open from July 15 to September 20, 2024. Find out more.
Career Achievement in Green Chemistry Education
For undergraduate instructors who have made a profound and transformative impact on the future of green chemistry and sustainability in education throughout their careers. The award provides an honorarium of $5,000 and travel support of up to $2,500 to attend the GC&E Conference, where the award symposium will occur. Applications will be open from July 15 to September 20, 2024. Find out more.
ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grants
Funding green chemistry and engineering research in key areas of interest to the pharmaceutical and allied industries. Call for proposals for the 2024 cycle is closed. Find out more.
ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Ignition Grants
Providing initial funding for new chemistry and engineering research directions that address sustainability issues in the pharmaceutical and allied industries from discovery to manufacturing. Call for proposals for the 2024 cycle is closed. Find out more.
ACS Summer School for Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy
One-week summer school program for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars studying at institutions in the Americas. All eligible travel and program costs are covered by American Chemical Society. Applications for the 2025 Summer School will open in Fall 2024. Find out more.
Contact Us
Green Chemistry Institute
1155 Sixteenth St, NW
Washington, DC, 20036
Phone: 1-202-872-6102
Email: gci@acs.org