The Norman Hackerman Award honors early-career Texas chemical scientists for outstanding fundamental research advancing the understanding of chemistry.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $100,000 one-time award
Summary: Recognizes and encourages early-career chemical scientists in Texas advancing fundamental chemistry research.
The Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, presented by The Welch Foundation, honors early-career chemical scientists in Texas who have made significant contributions to the fundamental understanding of chemistry. The award aims to encourage promising scientists at the outset of their independent research careers. The recipient is selected based on recommendations from the Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board and a final decision by the Board of Directors. The award is presented annually, when warranted, and is typically conferred at a ceremony at the recipient's institution.