Awards from the Division of Agrochemicals (AGRO)

For information about the awards below, please contact the division.

ACS International Award for Research in Agrochemicals

Purpose - recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to research in agrochemicals.

Eligibility - given to an individual without regard to nationality for outstanding contributions to research in agrochemicals.

Agrochemical Education Awards

Purpose - promote an understanding of the role of chemistry in agriculture as embraced in the following areas related to pest management chemistry: synthesis, metabolism, regulatory, biotechnology, delivery, risk assessment, resistance, residues, mode of action, and fate/behavior.

Eligibility - must be a graduate student.

Young Scientist Research Awards

Purpose - recognize outstanding agrochemical research by pre- or postdoctoral students.

Eligibility - Pre- and postdoctoral students, only work conducted primarily at US institutions.

Sterling B. Hendricks Memorial Lectureship

Purpose - recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the chemical science of agriculture.

Eligibility - may be outstanding senior scientists in an industry, university, or government position, ARS employees not eligible.