The Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc (POLY) is a non-profit technical division of the American Chemical Society. POLY has thousands of members from around the globe who are interested in the synthesis, characterization, and application of polymers to advance society and meet global needs. POLY regularly hosts workshops, supports symposia, manages awards, and facilitates education and training in the field of polymer chemistry, nationally and internationally. Join us today!
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2027 Spring ACS Abstract Submission Deadline is Monday, September 28th
Upcoming Award Deadlines
Young Industrial Polymer Scientist Award
Awardees receive a plaque, an honorarium of $2,000, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to attend the 2027 Fall ACS National Meeting.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Herman F. Mark Polymer Chemistry Award
Awardees receive a plaque, an honorarium of $1,500, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to attend the 2027 Fall ACS National Meeting.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
– visit the individual award pages for more information –
2029 National Graduate Research Polymer Conference
Call for proposals: Is your university interested in hosting the National Graduate Research Polymer Conference in 2029? If so, please fill out the proposal form below by clicking on the button below. The completed application form should be e-mailed to the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY) Business Office: KATHYL@vt.edu with cc: the POLY Workshop Committee Chair (Currently: Prof. Beth Elacqua elizabeth.elacqua@psu.edu.) For additional questions, call: 540-231-3029.
POLY Letter from the Chair
As we continue to celebrate 75 years of POLY in 2026, Chair Derek Patton shares a message reflecting on our community, progress on key milestones so far in 2026, and inviting members to engage throughout this milestone anniversary year. Read more below and follow our #75yearsofPOLY journey on LinkedIn throughout the year!
