ACS Leadership Development Award for Younger Chemists

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Young Leader Award Description:

The American Chemical Society’s Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) sponsors 15 awards providing funding for ACS members who are less than 40 years of age to travel to and participate in the annual ACS Leadership Institute, which will be held in January. Additional information about the ACS Leadership Institute may be found at: https://tinyurl.com/yhc74ety. The award covers registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals. Fifteen award winners will be identified. An additional 15 Young Leader Award alternates will be invited to attend the ACS Leadership Institute, provided they or their employer will cover all costs. The goals of the Leadership Institute are to:

Ø Develop leadership skills that will be useful to members at work and in their volunteer roles

Ø Identify the value and benefits of being an ACS volunteer leader to leaders and their employers

Ø Acquire knowledge and share best practices through networking with other ACS leaders, governance and staff

Ø Have fun through engaging and interactive sessions throughout the conference

Eligibility

Ø Membership in the American Chemical Society at the time of application

Ø Less than 40 years of age at time of application deadline

Ø Both domestic and international applicants are encouraged to apply

Application Packet (Online application process)

Ø Completed application form

Ø Curriculum vitae or resume

Ø One letter of recommendation, from someone familiar with your leadership activities and leadership potential. The letter of recommendation may be emailed directly to info@ycc-acs.org. Please be sure to include FULL NAME OF APPLICANT and DATE. The applicant's name and letter of recommendation should be included in the email subject line.

Ø All application materials must be submitted by October 15th

Selection Criteria

The following criteria are used to select the winners:

Ø Leadership/volunteer experiences in ACS activities

Ø Leadership/volunteer experiences in other professional societies, organizations, universities

Ø Leadership in current position; potential for leadership position

Ø Past/ present mentoring experiences

Ø Academic achievements, awards, etc.

Ø Other (Presentations, invited talks, publications, meetings, professional development courses)

We want to give everyone a chance to become a leader in ACS.

For further information please contact:

American Chemical Society

Attn: YCC Leadership Development Award

1155 Sixteenth St. NW,

Washington DC 20036

Email: info@ycc-acs.org or ycc@acs.org

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name *

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Last Name *

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Age as of October 15, 2024 *

ACS Membership Number *

Demographic Information

We ask you to provide this voluntary information below because the American Chemical Society is eager to support programs that benefit underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, and your responses are helpful to these efforts and to all facets of our services to all members. Individual responses are held in strictest confidence and have no bearing on consideration.

Gender

Male

Female

Racial-Ethnic Origin

Do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?

Yes

No

CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

Name of Institution *

Title of current position *

Years at current position *

Current Status *

Graduate Student

Post Doc/Professor/Instructor

Industry/Government/Other

Citizenship Status/Visa Status *

Residency *

I reside in the US

I do not reside in the US

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please upload resume/CV (.PDF or .DOC only). *

Describe your leadership/volunteer experience in the ACS (ACS student chapter, local section, regional meetings, national meetings, etc.). *

0/2000 characters

Describe your leadership/volunteer experiences in other professional societies, organizations, universities/colleges. *

0/2000 characters

Describe your leadership experience in your current position and/or potential leadership opportunities. *

0/2000 characters

Describe your experience in mentoring another person. *

0/2000 characters

List your academic achievements, awards, etc. *

0/2000 characters

List oral and poster presentations given within the past 5 years. Please indicate invited talks. *

0/2000 characters

List publications published within the past 5 years. *

0/2000 characters

List professional meetings you have attended within the past 2 years. *

0/2000 characters

List professional development courses you have taken. *

0/2000 characters

Provide a short biography for publication on the YCC website (100 words or less). *

0/100 words

Please provide the name of the individual who will be sending in a recommendation on your behalf. *

0/2000 characters

Does YCC have permission to post your name, bio and/or picture on the YCC website? *

Yes

No

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge. *

Confirm

Initials *

Date *