The ACS Award recognizes tenured chemistry faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions who have conducted fundamental research with undergraduates that has achieved wide recognition. The award honors significant long-term contributions to chemistry and the professional development of undergraduate students, supported by refereed publications and external grants. It includes a $5,000 prize, travel reimbursement, and a grant to the recipient's institution.
Nominees must be tenured chemistry faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions without doctoral programs. The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background.
