Call for applications: 2026 ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award

The American Chemical Society Division of Public Relations (PROF) is seeking applications for the 2026 cycle of the ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award. The first recipients of the award were named in 2024. Up to six individuals can receive the award in a given year, which includes a $1,500 stipend and the opportunity to present their research at an awards symposium held during the ACS spring meeting.

Those eligible to apply must be a member of PROF and the ACS Pride subdivision. Application packages must include a research abstract, confirmation that the applicant can participate in ACS Spring 2026, a personal statement, a brief statement describing career aspirations, a résumé or curriculum vitae, proof of enrollment at a US-based institution, and a letter of recommendation. The deadline for the 2026 award cycle is Sept. 5, 2025. Application packages may be submitted through the award web page. For questions or additional information, please email awards@acsprof.org.