Funding & Awards

Pfizer Emergent Leader Award

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Student, Early Career
Category Diversity,  Research
Amount$1,500
DeadlineJuly 15, 2024
Contactwcc@acs.org

Purpose

To recognize up to eight individuals* in the second year and above of their graduate studies or undertaking post-doctoral research. The applicants must perform research in the areas of organic chemistry, synthetic methodology, total synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry or chemical biology.

Female-identified individuals (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more information regarding the gender inclusive language used in this document, please visit the ACS Inclusivity Style Guide.

Description

Awardees will present their research at an awards symposium during the ACS Spring Meeting. They will receive a $1,500 stipend to cover ACS Spring Meeting travel expenses and be recognized at the WCC ‘Just Cocktails’ reception and at the WCC Luncheon.

Eligibility

Individuals* in their second year and above in their graduate studies and postdoctoral researchers in the areas of organic chemistry, synthetic methodology, total synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemical biology.

Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.

The following will be requested in the application:

  • Your resume or C.V. (include permanent address)
  • A brief cover letter detailing how this award will impact your career in science (1 page)
  • Your proposed abstract submission for the WCC/Pfizer Emergent Leader Award Symposium
  • A letter from your advisor commenting on your technical ability and potential, as well as confirming your participation at the ACS Spring meeting at which you will be making your presentation, if selected

Deadline

July 15, 2024 no later than 11:00 p.m. ET

How to Apply

Applications will open April 1, 2024.

Sponsor

Pfizer and the ACS Women Chemists Committee

Contact

Please send an email to wcc@acs.org

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