Catalyst Grants
The Welch Foundation's Catalyst for Discovery Program funds Texas research teams to pursue groundbreaking fundamental chemical research with major, flexible, low-burden grants.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (progress report & deliverables) | April 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 per grant (up to two awards annually), for 5 years; typical annual budget $1,000,000.
Summary: Major grants for Texas research teams to accelerate fundamental chemical research with flexible, low-burden funding.
Key Information: For Texas institutions only; invited applications; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
The Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants, administered by The Welch Foundation, provide transformative funding to Texas-based research teams addressing significant, cutting-edge problems in fundamental chemical research. The program is designed to reduce barriers to discovery by offering substantial, flexible support with minimal administrative burden. Each year, up to two grants of $5 million each are awarded to proposals demonstrating exceptional merit and potential for impact in chemistry or closely allied fields. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches and supports research spanning all subfields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, chemical engineering, materials science, nanoscience, and related areas.
