CAS 未来领袖

Q: Am I eligible to apply?

You must be a current Ph.D. student (or plan to be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in 2026) or postdoctoral scholar in chemistry or related science, with a working knowledge of multiple research information tools.

Q: How do you define postdoctoral scholar?

We consider a postdoctoral scholar as an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary period of mentored advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue their chosen career path. We acknowledge that while the duration of postdoctoral training varies, typically, this period is between two to five years. Training occurs in and prepares postdoctoral scholars for careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, government institutions, or to engage in entrepreneurship around the world.

Q: What are the program dates?

Application deadline: December 1, 2025. Notification: January 25, 2026. Selection: March 2026. CAS Headquarters training: August 17-22, 2026. ACS Fall 2026 meeting: August 23-27, 2026.

Q: What are the primary application requirements?

You must provide the following documents: Essay, Curriculum vitae or résumé, and Letter of recommendation.

Q: What should my essay include?

Your 500- to 1,000-word essay should describe: Your current research projects and future goals, and The value of CAS SciFinder or other scientific information solutions to your research. Essays will be evaluated based on originality and clarity of the writing and must be written in English. Tables/figures and references do not count against the word limit. You may include up to 2 tables/figures.

Q: What should the letter of recommendation include?

Your letter of recommendation should be written by an advisor, mentor, or supervisor and should describe: How they know you, Your research achievements, Your potential for science leadership, and Your unique qualifications for the program.

Q: Who should I select for my letter of recommendation?

You should select the advisor, mentor, or supervisor who best knows your research achievements and potential for science leadership. It does not need to be your current advisor, mentor, or supervisor.

Q: How will I be contacted if I am selected?

The applicants who are determined to have the greatest potential for science leadership will be contacted by email in March 2026.

Q: What travel-related expenses are covered by CAS?

CAS will arrange and pay for: Air travel to Columbus, ACS Fall 2026, and home; Hotel stays in Columbus and Chicago; Registration for ACS Fall 2026; Meals and shuttle transportation in Columbus. In addition, $1,000 USD will be provided to offset any other travel-related expenses.

Q: Who should I contact with questions about the program?

Contact futureleaders@cas.org with questions about the program.

Question 1

我是否符合申请资格？

Answer

您须为化学或相关科学领域的在读博士生（或计划于 2026 年入读博士项目）或博士后学者，并熟练掌握多种科研信息检索工具。

Question 2

如何界定“博士后学者”？

Answer

博士后学者是指已获得博士学位（或同等学位），正在接受导师指导下的阶段性高级培训，以提升专业技能与研究独立性，为未来职业发展奠定基础的研究人员。尽管博后培训时长因人而异，但通常为 2 至 5 年。该培训旨在为学术界、工业界、非营利组织、政府机构的职业生涯，或全球范围内的创业活动做好准备（改编自美国国家科学基金会/美国国立卫生研究院定义）。

Question 3

项目关键时间节点为何？

Answer

2025 年 12 月 1 日：申请通道开启
2026 年 1 月 25 日：申请截止
2026 年 3 月：公布入选名单
2026 年 8 月 17 日至 22 日：CAS 未来领袖活动（俄亥俄州哥伦布市）
2026 年 8 月 23 日至 27 日：2026 年 ACS 秋季年会（伊利诺伊州芝加哥市）

Question 4

基本申请材料有哪些？

Answer

您须提交以下文件：

个人陈述
个人简历
推荐信

提交申请即表示您同意《CAS 未来领袖条款与条件》。

Question 5

个人陈述应包含哪些内容？

Answer

您的个人陈述（500-1,000 词）应阐述：

当前研究项目及未来目标；
CAS SciFinder 或其他科学信息解决方案对您研究的价值。

评审将侧重原创性与表达清晰度，且必须使用英文撰写。图表与参考文献不计入字数限制，最多可附 2 张图表。

Question 6

推荐信应涵盖哪些要点？

Answer

推荐信应由您的导师、指导老师或主管撰写，内容包括：

与您的相识背景
您的科研成就
您的科学领导潜力
您申请本项目的独特优势

Question 7

应选择谁作为推荐人？

Answer

请选择最了解您科研成就及科学领导潜力的导师、指导老师或主管，不限于现任导师或主管。

Question 8

入选后将如何收到通知？

Answer

最具科学领袖潜力的申请者将于 2026 年 3 月收到电子邮件通知。

Question 9

CAS 未来领袖的选拔标准是什么？

Answer

科学领袖不仅在科研上卓有成就，在实验室之外的活动（如志愿服务、科普宣传、社区服务）中亦表现出色。我们将根据申请材料的综合质量评估您的科学领导潜力。评审团由 CAS 未来领袖项目组、CAS 管理层，以及负责 CAS 内容合集^TM 期刊与专利知识标引的科学家团队共同组成。

Question 10

CAS 承担哪些差旅费用？

Answer

CAS 将统一安排并承担以下费用：

往返哥伦布市及 2026 年 ACS 秋季年会的机票
哥伦布与芝加哥的酒店住宿
2026 年 ACS 秋季年会注册费
在哥伦布期间的餐饮及班车接驳

此外，还将提供 1,000 美元津贴，用于补贴其他差旅相关支出。

Question 11

如有项目疑问，应联系谁？

Answer

请发送邮件至 futureleaders@cas.org 联系 CAS 未来领袖团队。

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