Postdoctoral Fellows Grant Program
Three-year fellowships support recent PhDs in innovative, fundamental chemical research at Texas institutions, advancing chemistry and allied sciences through independent postdoctoral work.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Full application) | November 1, 2026 (Reference & supervisor letters)
Funding Amounts: 3-year fellowship: $66,000/year salary + $11,000/year research allowance (via LSRF) + $20,000/year supplemental research grant (direct from Welch); typically 3 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Three-year fellowships for recent PhDs to support innovative chemical research careers in Texas, fostering fundamental research in chemistry and allied fields.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellows Grant Program, co-administered by The Welch Foundation and the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF), offers three-year fellowships to outstanding recent PhD graduates worldwide. The program supports fundamental research in all areas of chemistry and allied disciplines—including biochemistry, chemical biology, chemical physics, chemical engineering, materials science, and nanoscience—conducted at Texas institutions. Fellows are expected to pursue significant, innovative research in world-class laboratories and benefit from both a competitive stipend and dedicated research funding. The program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in chemical research in Texas.
