We thank the 2023 Graduate Research Symposium Sponsors:
Abbvie, ACS Publications, Adesis, Amgen, Apeel Sciences, Arcus Biosciences, Biogen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Corteva Agriscience, FMC, Genentech, Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline, Incyte, Janssen, Jnana, J-Star, Lilly, Loxo Oncology, Merck, Mirati, Novartis, Organic Syntheses, Pfizer, PharmaBlock, Sanofi, Snapdragon, Takeda & Universal Display Corporation
The DOC Graduate Research Symposium, which provides an opportunity for 50-75 graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue will take place at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 25-28, 2024. There will be a number of invited speakers from industry and academia, and the invited students will have the opportunity to give an oral communication, or present a poster. Workshops and additional opportunities for round-table discussions will be organized to inform students about opportunities available in the field and to gain important perspectives on their post-graduate school careers.
The Division of Organic Chemistry will provide gratis registration for the meeting, which includes meals and accommodation. The Division has LIMITED funds available for travel support (up to $400), so applicants are strongly encouraged to seek support from other sources.
Attendance to the entire GRS meeting is required to be considered for travel support.
Racism, bias and hate have no place in the DOC, the ACS, in science, or anywhere. The DOC has Adopted an Anti-Harassment Policy We expect all GRS participants to adhere to the ACS code of conduct. Deviations from this policy should be reported.
The applications are due Monday, March 11th, 2024. Nominations must be submitted by the candidate’s recommender who is required to be a member of the Organic Division via the online submission form.
A complete nomination shall consist of:
All documents must be combined and submitted as a single PDF file in the order specified above (Application Form, Letter of Recommendation, Letter from Chair).
Please name the file using the following format: Candidate’s Last Name_First Name-GRS.pdf (i.e. Smith_David-GRS.pdf)
Questions regarding the program should be directed to Angie Angeles and P. Andy Evans
For technical problems with the online submission, please use the Contact Us Form.
The DOC Graduate Research Symposium, which provides an opportunity for graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue, will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara on July 9-12, 2022. For more details and link to the nomination form please …
The DOC Graduate Research Symposium, which provides an opportunity for graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue, will take place at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM (July 23 through July 26, 2020) For more details and link to …
The DOC Graduate Research Symposium, which provides an opportunity for graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue will take place at Duke University in Durham, NC (Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, 2019). For more details and link to the nomination …
The DOC Graduate Research Symposium, which provides an opportunity for 50-75 graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue will take place at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN (Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29, 2018). For more details and link to the …
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The Division of Organic Chemistry’s Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was conceived and initiated by Professors P. Andrew Evans and Gary A. Molander. The aim of the symposium is to provide 50-65 rising fifth year graduate students in organic chemistry an opportunity to present their work in front of their peer group and interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies and publishers at a single venue. Workshops provide these students with valuable advice and insights as they are about to embark on their post-PhD independent careers. The Symposium is held each year in late July at a designated location in the United States and rotates between the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest on a three-year cycle. The first meeting was held at Boston College in 2010. Below you will find the programs, sponsors, and a picture of the attendees of the various GRS.
The 13th ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
Montana State University (July 20-23, 2023)
View the 2023 Program
The 12th ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
University of California, Santa Barbara (July 9-12, 2022)
View the 2022 Program
The 12th ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
University of California, Santa Barbara (July 9-12, 2022)
View the 2022 Program
The 11th ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM (November 18-21, 2021)
View the 2021 Program
at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM
November 18-21, 2021
The Tenth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
Duke University in Durham, NC from July 11 – 14, 2019
View the 2019 Program
2019 Graduate Research Symposium
at Duke University in Durham, NC
July 11-14, 2019
The Ninth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
Indiana University in Bloomington, IN from July 26 – 29, 2018
View the 2018 Program
2018 Graduate Research Symposium
at Indiana University – Bloomington, IN
July 26-29, 2018
The Eighth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
Portland State University in Portland, Oregon from July 20-23, 2017
View the 2017 Program
2017 Graduate Research Symposium at Portland State University in Portland, OR
July 20-23, 2017
The Seventh ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA from July 28-31, 2016.
View the 2016 Program
2016 Graduate Research Symposium at Bryn Mawr, PA
July 28-31, 2016
The Sixth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
St. Edward’s University – Austin Texas from July 23 – 26, 2015.
View the 2015 Program
2015 Graduate Research Symposium
at the St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX
July 23-26, 2015
The Fifth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
the University of California, Irvine from July 24 – 27, 2014.
View the 2014 Program .
2014 Graduate Research Symposium
at the University of California, Irvine
July 24-27, 2014
The Fourth ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
the University of Delaware from July 25 – 28, 2013.
View the 2013 Program .
2013 Graduate Research Symposium
at the University of Delaware
July 25-28, 2013
The Third ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
the University of Colorado, Boulder from July 26 – 29, 2012.
View the 2012 Program .
July 26-29, 2012
The Second ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at
the University of California, Santa Barbara from July 14 – 17, 2011.
View the 2011 Program .
2011 Graduate Research Symposium at UC Santa Barbara
July 14-17, 2011
The First ORGN Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) was held at Boston College from July 15 – 18, 2010.
View the 2010 Program .
The first GRS was highlighted in a C&EN article (2010, 88(31), 59-60). (ACS Membership Required to Access)
2010 Graduate Research Symposium at Boston College
July 15-18, 2010
The upcoming DOC Graduate Research Symposium will be held at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA (Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31, 2016). This event provides about 50-75 graduate students, who are completing their fourth year in a Ph.D. program in organic chemistry, an opportunity to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding …
The 2015 DOC Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) will be held St. Edward’s University, Austin (Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26, 2015). The DOC Graduate Research Symposium provides an opportunity for 50-75 graduate students in organic chemistry to interact with leaders from academia, industry, various funding agencies, and publishers at a single venue. You can …
The Division of Organic Chemistry is recognized for the 2013 (4th) Annual Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) that was held at the University of Delaware, where 49 graduate students were selected from 38 institutions to present their research to peers and professional participants from academia and industry. The networking among the students was the greatest single …
