Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants
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The Welch Foundation's Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants support ambitious, cross-disciplinary chemical research at Texas institutions to drive fundamental scientific advances.
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Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application window opens & full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per year for 5 years; total up to $5,000,000 per award.
Summary: Supports fundamental chemical research at Texas institutions, fostering innovative, cross-disciplinary science in all branches of chemistry and allied fields.
Key Information: Only tenured/tenure-track faculty at eligible Texas universities may apply.
Description
The Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants from The Welch Foundation are designed to accelerate fundamental chemical research at Texas-based institutions. The program aims to address significant scientific challenges for the benefit of humanity by providing substantial, flexible funding and minimizing administrative burden. Research supported can span all subfields of chemistry—including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, quantum, theoretical, catalysis, and more—as well as allied disciplines such as biochemistry, chemical biology, chemical physics, chemical engineering, materials science, and nanoscience. The intent is to encourage ambitious, cross-disciplinary projects that illuminate core chemical principles and drive transformative advances.
