This grant funds a distinguished chemical sciences researcher’s campus visit and two undergraduate summer research fellowships at primarily undergraduate institutions to enrich research and learning.
Funder: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Due Dates: August 6, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award; supports a visiting lecturer and two undergraduate summer research fellowships.
Summary: Supports a distinguished chemical sciences researcher’s campus visit and undergraduate summer research at primarily undergraduate institutions.
This grant provides $25,000 to primarily undergraduate institutions in the United States to host a visit from a notable researcher in the chemical sciences and to fund summer research fellowships for two undergraduate students. The visiting researcher is expected to deliver at least two lectures (one accessible to the general public) and engage with students and faculty over a multi-day visit. The program aims to enrich departmental activities, foster scholarly engagement, and enhance research opportunities for undergraduates in the chemical sciences.