Women in Science Grants

Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel Award

The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and Company sponsor a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral female chemists to travel to meetings to present the results of their research. Through this program, WCC and Eli Lilly and Company continue to increase the participation of women in the chemical sciences.

Award
Awards are made on the basis of scientific merit and financial need. Funds may be applied only for registration, travel, and accommodations, and are restricted to travel to meetings within the United States. Grant funds are limited, but there are some funds designated for undergraduates.

In additional to financial support, the award provides networking opportunities for recipients who attend an ACS national meeting. The WCC hosts a poster session and reception for awardees at each national meeting. In addition, awardees are invited to the WCC Luncheon where they receive recognition. The luncheon also provides a valuable networking opportunity as awardees sit at the head tables along with ACS governance and WCC members. Lastly, awardees are invited to a private dinner with WCC members which is generously sponsored by the ACS Executive Director.

Eligibility
Applications should be limited to one per research group. Awards will be given with preference to the following order:

1. Any applicant who will be making her first presentation (regardless of format) at a national or major meeting.
2. Graduate or postdoctoral applicants who have not presented at a national or major meeting since completing their undergraduate degree.

Only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Those who have received a prior award under this program are ineligible.

The WCC Attracting Subcommittee reviews applications and selects awardees.
Application Materials

The deadlines for receipt of applications are:

* February 15 for meetings between July 1st and December 31st
* September 15 for meeting between January 1st and June 30th

In the online application process, the applicant will be required to provide/upload the following:

* A resume or C.V. (include permanent address).
* A copy of her abstract submission confirmation which should include her abstract title, author(s), and text.
* A letter detailing the reasons why she wants this award (both scientific and financial), and specifying whether she has made a previous presentation at a national or major meeting.
* A letter from her advisor confirming her participation in the meeting at which she will be making her presentation, commenting on her technical ability and potential, and listing any other travel support that would be available from the department or research grants.

A hard copy application form may also be requested from ACS Diversity Programs:

* Email: diversity@acs.org
* Fax: 202-776-8003
* American Chemical Society
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Biophysical Society Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award

Established in 1984.

Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.

This award honors the memory of Dr. Margaret Dayhoff, former President of the Biophysical Society, Professor of Biophysics at Georgetown University, and Director of Research at the National Biomedical Research Foundation. This award is presented each year at the Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society, and consists of a $2,000 monetary award.

The Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award is given to a woman who holds very high promise or has achieved prominence while developing the early stages of a career in biophysical research within the purview and interest of the Biophysical Society. Achievement means that the candidate has already published substantial contributions to science; promise means that the candidate shows indications of leadership in ideas, organization, or other ways manifest for her colleagues within the scientific community. A candidate who has already received university tenure by the due date on nomination is not eligible. A candidate having a Ph.D. or equivalent degree shall be eligible until she has completed 10 years of full-time work following the degree. A candidate with a Baccalaureate degree but without a Ph.D. shall have 12 years of eligibility. Time taken off for child rearing will not be counted in this total. Part-time work and other special circumstances will be evaluated at the discretion of the committee. Candidates who work in non-academic environments are eligible if their work is published, meets academic standards, and they do not have tenure equivalency.

Eligibility:

* Nominees must women who hold very high promise or have achieved prominence while developing the early stages of a career in biophysical research.
* Nominees must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.

Nomination packets must include the following:

1. Completed Award Nomination Form.
2. The most important item is nominator’s letter with personal recommendation. The length should be less than 4 pages in a style similar to that supporting a promotion. The letter should comment as specifically as possible on:
* Overall scientific program and publications of the nominee with an evaluation of her specific contributions.
* Contributions of the nominee, especially those not apparent in her publications.
* Characteristics of the nominee indicating leadership and potential.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including honors previously received.
5. A publications list. Please attach a set of 3 papers that are good illustrations of the merits of the nominee's contributions to science.
6. Include any personal hardship or other obstacle which has prevented the nominee from advancing at a normal rate including, but not limited to, family responsibilities or severely disadvantaged background should be noted. Please include your estimate of the number of years of extension appropriate to the circumstances. The judging standards will be the same for all nominees but the eligibility period may be extended with the agreement of the committee.

Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org

Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.634.7114 Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org