Purpose: The ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry has created this award to recognize achievement by undergraduate students in inorganic chemistry and to encourage further study in the field. Every ACS Approved Department is eligible to nominate one student for this award.
Eligibility and Selection: The student nominee should have future plans that include a career in chemistry. The student nominee will have demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, or motivation / interest / dedication as defined by their nominating institution.
Description: The award consists of an email with a letter of commendation from the Chair of the Division of Inorganic Chemistry and a one-year membership in the Division of Inorganic Chemistry. Students who are nominated prior to April 1 OR graduate after November 2026 will be offered a complimentary ACS membership. The awardee’s name and nominating institution will be posted on a list that will be available on VIPEr.
Timeline: Nominations must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until June 30, 2026.
Nomination Process: To nominate a student for this award, please complete the required fields and hit "submit" when you have finished. You will receive a confirmation email with your responses.
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