Green Chemistry Awards

Apply by February 1 for Two Student Awards in Green Chemistry

The Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship sponsors young international green chemistry scholars to participate in an international green chemistry technical meeting, conference, or training program of their choosing. “Young” international scholar is defined as undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-docs. This award is sponsored by a fund that commemorates the commitment and accomplishments of Joe Breen for the advancement of green chemistry.

The Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award honors outstanding student contributions to furthering the goals of green chemistry through research or education. The award is a one-time cash award in the amount of $1,000 (USD) and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.  The award is sponsored by the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry and the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology.

Please help the ACS Green Chemistry Institute^® spread the word about these awards to students and young scholars. There is no limit on the number of applications that can be submitted from any one academic institution or project advisor, and students may apply for both awards. For details on how to apply for the awards, go to: www.acs.org/greenchemistry > Green Chemistry Awards.