CAS Future Leaders

Join a group of exceptional Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars from around the world to take the next steps in your leadership journey. Learn how to apply and submit your application for the 2024 CAS Future Leaders program by Sunday, January 28, 2024.

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Why You Should Apply

Advance your career and make meaningful impacts in science

The CAS Future Leaders program supports the growth of science leadership among early-career scientists. Since 2010, the program has awarded Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars opportunities to learn leadership skills, engage in scientific discourse, and connect with peer scientists and innovators from around the world.

Learn

Get exclusive leadership training from industry experts and learn how CAS connects the world’s scientific knowledge.

Engage

Share your latest discoveries to advance scientific knowledge at the American Chemical Society fall meeting.

Connect

Network to make meaningful connections with peer scientists and innovators from around the world.

2024 Program benefits

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$1,000 USD
Expense-paid trip to CAS Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio
August 12-17, 2024
Expense-paid trip to ACS Fall 2024 in Denver, Colorado
August 18-22, 2024
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