ACS-Pittcon Travel Grant (early-career analytical chemists from developing countries)

Pittcon 2027 — Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy United States

Amount

Up to $1,800 USD + 5-night hotel + complimentary conference registration + $400 meal/transport allowance + 1 complimentary short course + travel medical insurance

Alternative reports:

Round-trip airfare + 5 nights hotel + complimentary registration ($400 meal allowance) — total value ~$1,800+

Eligibility

Early-career chemists with a PhD; citizens of focus regions (2026: South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean — expect 2027 list to differ).

Deadline

January 12, 2026 (passed) — expect January 2027 for next cycle

Alternative reports:

January 12, 2026 (annual — watch for Jan 2027 date)

Application Requirements

Online application via grantinterface.com; biosketch/CV; letter of recommendation; 1-page essay of intent.

Contact / Links

PittconTravelGrant@acs.org

Conference Information

Dates: April 24 - 28, 2027

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Research match: Analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, biosensors, electrochemical/colorimetric/impedance sensing — direct fit for the Wishart biosensor program.

Conference links:

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