Abstract
TWO YEARS AGO, we wrote that the ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) was 52 years old and in need of a thorough review (C&EN, Aug. 14, 2006, page 60). It was necessary to make sure that the research portfolio was strategically placed and organized in such a way that a research fund of PRF’s size could have the impact it should in the current research climate. In early 2006, input was gathered from stakeholders throughout the scientific community. The PRF Advisory Board, the PRF Steering Committee, and the very capable PRF staff at ACS in Washington, D.C., received all of the information. When the input was analyzed, it was clear that there was strong support for PRF to continue and expand its role in support of young faculty. Also, it was felt that PRF should have a clearer impact on fundamental research in the field of energy. With this in mind, the Advisory Board and ...
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