Endowed Chairs
The Welch Foundation Endowed Chairs program funds Texas Ph.D.-granting institutions to recruit eminent research scientists in chemistry through endowed faculty positions.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (case-by-case proposals)
Funding Amounts: Endowment for faculty chair; institution typically must match funds dollar-for-dollar.
Summary: Supports Texas Ph.D.-granting institutions in recruiting eminent research scientists in chemistry through endowed faculty positions.
Key Information: Only Texas institutions with a Ph.D. program in chemistry are eligible; matched funding required.
Description
The Endowed Chairs program from The Welch Foundation provides funding for Texas educational institutions to establish faculty positions for outstanding, active research scientists in chemistry and allied sciences. The program aims to advance basic scientific research by supporting institutions in attracting eminent scientists willing to relocate to Texas and serve as full-time faculty members. The initiative strengthens the academic and research landscape in Texas by building long-term capacity in chemical research at the state's leading universities.
