[Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation](https://www.dreyfus.org)

August 7, 2025

$25,000 total: supports a visiting researcher and two undergraduate summer research fellowships

Supports a lectureship by a notable chemical sciences researcher and undergraduate summer research at primarily undergraduate institutions.

--- ## Description The Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions is designed to enrich chemical sciences departments at primarily undergraduate institutions by supporting a campus visit from a distinguished researcher. The program includes at least two lectures—one accessible to the public and one or more technical sessions—with the visiting researcher spending significant time engaging with students and faculty. In addition, the award funds summer research fellowships for two undergraduate students, fostering their participation in mentored research within the chemical sciences. The Lectureship both honors Jean Dreyfus and advances departmental and student development in contemporary chemistry. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: August 7, 2025 - Award Announcement: Early November 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $25,000 - $2,500 honorarium for the lecturer - $5,000 for lecture-related expenses (travel, accommodation, receptions, dinners) - $11,000 for two undergraduate summer research fellowships (minimum $4,500 per student) - $1,500 for research supplies for student fellows - $5,000 for the PI’s summer salary - No indirect costs or institutional overhead permitted --- ## Eligibility - Open to chemical sciences departments at primarily undergraduate institutions in the United States, its districts, and territories. - Eligible departments may grant B.S. or M.S. degrees in chemistry or chemical engineering, but not a Ph.D. - Only one application per institution per year. - Institutions awarded in the past five years are not eligible to reapply until five years have passed. - Departments not selected in previous cycles may reapply with an updated proposal. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.dreyfus.org/jean-dreyfus-app/). - Prepare a single PDF (max 9 pages including the form) containing: - Department introduction and recent graduate data - Description of undergraduate research involvement - Examples and topics of proposed lecturers (one or two) - Proposed schedule of lectures and activities (minimum two days) - Integration of the visit with departmental initiatives - Process for selecting undergraduate research students - Simple budget for use of funds - Required appendix: Faculty listing with backgrounds, research programs, representative publications (undergraduate coauthors indicated), and recent external support (limit half a page per faculty member) - No strict formatting requirements, but use readable font and printable margins - Submit the PDF by email to [submissions@dreyfus.org](mailto:submissions@dreyfus.org) by the deadline --- ## Additional Information - Lectureship must include at least two lectures, one public and one technical. - The visiting researcher is expected to spend more than one day and engage broadly with students and faculty. - Undergraduate fellows must conduct research with on-campus mentors. - Reports on both the lectureship and undergraduate research are required after completion. - Publications resulting from this award should acknowledge The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. - Institutions new to the award process are encouraged to contact the Foundation for guidance. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Guidelines](https://www.dreyfus.org/jean-dreyfus-lectureship/) - [Application Portal](https://www.dreyfus.org/jean-dreyfus-app/) - [Past Award Recipients](https://www.dreyfus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BL-24-UpdatedWinnerList.pdf) - [Budget Guidance](https://www.dreyfus.org/jean-dreyfus-lectureship/#budget) - [Eligibility Details](https://www.dreyfus.org/jean-dreyfus-lectureship/#eligibility) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@dreyfus.org](mailto:info@dreyfus.org) | | Program Questions | [programs@dreyfus.org](mailto:programs@dreyfus.org) | | Phone | +1 212-753-1760 | | Address | 405 Lexington Avenue, Suite 909, New York, NY 10174, USA |

Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions

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