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Visit funder's website →ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) - Grants is a grant program from the American Chemical Society (ACS) that funds fundamental research in petroleum-related fields including chemistry, earth sciences, chemical and petroleum engineering, polymers, and materials science.
Four grant types are available: New Directions (ND) and Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) grants for faculty at PhD-granting institutions, and Undergraduate Research (UR) and Undergraduate New Investigator (UNI) grants for faculty at non-doctoral departments. Awards range from approximately $25,000 to $100,000, and ACS membership is not required to apply.
The next submission window opens September 14, 2026, with proposals considered at the May 2027 committee meeting.
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PRF Grant Programs - American Chemical Society Celebrate 150 years of chemistry and community #ACS150 Celebrate With Us Frequently Asked Questions Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) Grants New Directions (ND) Grants Undergraduate New Investigator (UNI) Grants Undergraduate Research (UR) Grants Frequently Asked Questions Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) Grants New Directions (ND) Grants Undergraduate New Investigator (UNI) Grants Undergraduate Research (UR) Grants ACS PRF research grant programs support fundamental research in the petroleum field, and development of the next generation of engineers and scientists through advanced scientific education.
Research areas supported include chemistry, the earth sciences, chemical and petroleum engineering, and related fields such as polymers and materials science. Membership in the American Chemical Society is not a requirement or a factor in awarding ACS PRF grants.
Information on PRF Grants for Reviewers Information on PRF Grants for Applicants We are not currently accepting research proposals for the ND , DNI , UR , or UNI grant programs. The next submission windows will be from Monday, September 14, 2026 to Friday, October 9, 2026. The submitted proposals will be considered at the May 2027 ACS PRF Committee Meeting.
Note: The Spring 2027 submission window will be from Monday, February 15, 2027, to Friday, March 12, 2027 (Considered at the October 2027 ACS PRF Committee Meeting). New Applicants: Pre-Registration Required Proposal Submission Overview Online Help - Proposal Submission Program Description Eligibility Submission Deadline Research Grants for Doctoral Departments New Directions (ND) Grants for new directions in research Faculty from Ph.
D. -granting colleges and universities 5:00 PM ET, March 6, 2026 Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) Starter grants for new faculty Faculty from Ph. D.
-granting departments within the first 3 years of their first academic appointment 5:00 PM ET, March 6, 2026 Research Grants for Non-Doctoral Departments Undergraduate Research (UR) Grants for undergraduate faculty Faculty from non-doctoral departments 5:00 PM ET, March 6, 2026 Undergraduate New Investigator (UNI) Starter grants for new faculty Faculty from non-doctoral departments within the first 5 years of their first academic appointment 5:00 PM ET, March 6, 2026 Note: Starting with grants awarded in 2024, Departments of successful UR and UNI grant applications will be invited to apply for a competitive $25,000 of supplemental funding.
Supplements aim to enhance research activities, capabilities, and engagement at the department. 1-800-333-9511 (US and Canada) 614-447-3776 (outside North America) 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, 2026 American Chemical Society
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty at non-profit US and international institutions. Undergraduate, master's, doctoral research eligible. Chemistry and catalysis faculty at Indiana universities eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000-$100,000 depending on grant type. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) - Grants are due October 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) - Grants is funded by American Chemical Society (ACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.