Research Grants - The Welch Foundation
The Welch Foundation Research Grants fund innovative, fundamental chemistry research at Texas educational institutions, supporting scientific discovery and advancement in the field.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Year-end deliverables) | January 2027 (Full application, Jan 31, 12:00 PM CST)
Funding Amounts: $117,000 per year for 3 years (typical award); renewable; ~85 awards/year
Summary: Supports fundamental chemical research led by full-time, tenure/tenure-track faculty at Texas educational institutions.
Description
The Welch Foundation Research Grants program funds fundamental chemical research at Texas-based educational institutions. Grants are awarded to support innovative research activities in chemistry, enabling principal investigators and their teams to pursue discovery and advance the field. Funding can be used for personnel (excluding PI salary), equipment, supplies, publication costs, and travel, in accordance with Foundation guidelines. The program is highly competitive, with a focus on scientific significance, rigor, and investigator expertise.
