Individual Research Grants
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
ACS PRF New Directions Grants — Fall 2026 Round
Chemistry, Geology and Materials Science research and training grant from American Chemical Society
Closed on Friday, Oct 9
Up to $125,000
About
The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 125,000 over two years for established investigators to begin a genuinely new direction in fundamental petroleum-relevant research. Preliminary results are not required; extensions of an existing funded project are excluded. At least 60% of the budget supports students. Proposals are currently accepted until 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027.
Eligibility
Career stage: Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher
Institution applies
ACS must be able to administer funding in the host country; institutional and existing-award restrictions apply.
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Regularly appointed faculty at eligible non-profit institutions must qualify as principal investigators and normally be able to supervise graduate students. Countries must be ones where ACS PRF can administer grants; restrictions on existing PRF awards apply.
Topics
Petroleum Research FundUSD 125,000two yearsestablished investigatorsfundamental petroleum-relevant researchPreliminary resultsfunded projectstudents60% of the budget9 October 2026
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Source: acs.org