ACS Au Journals 2027 Rising Stars

The ACS Au Journals 2027 Rising Stars is a set of Special Issues across ACS Au journals that recognize early-career researchers in the chemical sciences by showcasing original, cutting-edge research. Selected Rising Stars are invited to submit manuscripts to the respective ACS Au journal; publications will appear in issues throughout 2027 and be collected in Special Issues at the end of the year. Papers in the ACS Au journals are fully open access and will be widely promoted as significant contributions from researchers breaking new ground in their fields.

Invitation to submit to the respective ACS Au journal, publication in issues throughout 2027 and inclusion in end-of-year Special Issues; wide promotion and open access availability of the published paper.

Early-career investigators in the first eight years of their initial independent appointment (Assistant Professor or equivalent); allowances are made for career breaks.

Nominations (including self-nominations) are submitted to the topically appropriate journal via the journal-specific online nomination form; contact the journal if unsure about suitability.