What benefits do recipients of the ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award receive?

Recipients receive a $1,500 stipend, the opportunity to present their research at a special symposium during ACS Spring 2027 in New Orleans, and a one-year mentoring partnership with an industry mentor from Merck & Co.

Who is eligible to apply for the 2027 ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award?

Applicants must be either a US citizen (studying anywhere) or a non-US citizen enrolled in a graduate program in the US or Canada; must be a member of the ACS Division of Professional Relations (PROF) and its Pride subdivision; and must be available to present at ACS Spring 2027 and submit their application before the September 18 deadline.

Call for Applications for ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award

Sep 8, 2026

The American Chemical Society invites applications for the 2027 ACS PRIDE Merck Graduate Research Award, offering a $1,500 stipend, symposium presentation, and year-long industry mentorship from Merck & Co.

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