ACC’s LRI Works with the Health Effects Institute to Expand Environmental Health Summer Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduates

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.

ACC Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI)

LRI’s mission is to catalyze innovations in chemical safety science. LRI research projects focus on advancing exposure science, establishing scientific confidence in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), modernizing risk-based testing and assessment technologies, and improving public health science. By design, the LRI research program does not focus on specific chemicals but rather identifies broad areas of scientific investigation relevant to the chemical industry and society. Through the LRI, ACC members sponsor independent scientific research and openly communicate research results to the public, the scientific community, and government regulators, through peer-reviewed publications, LRI-supported workshops, and scientific conferences. The LRI is an extension of the ACC Responsible Care® initiative, the chemical industry’s global voluntary commitment to continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance. Learn more.

Health Effects Institute

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) is an independent, non-profit research institute funded jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, and foundations to provide credible, peer-reviewed science on air pollution and health effects to inform air quality decisions.

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