[The Welch Foundation](https://welch1.org)

January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)

$117,000 per year for up to 3 years; typical total award $351,000

Supports fundamental chemical research by faculty at Texas educational institutions, funding a broad range of research-related expenses.

--- ## Description The Welch Foundation Research Grants program funds fundamental chemical research at universities, colleges, and other educational institutions within Texas. Designed to empower faculty-led research, the grant supports innovative projects that advance the field of chemistry. Funding can be used for personnel (postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students), scientific equipment, expendable supplies, services, equipment maintenance, publication costs, and travel in accordance with Foundation guidelines. The program aims to foster scientific discovery and expand research capabilities at Texas-based institutions. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated/projected full application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $117,000 per year for up to three years (total typical award: $351,000) - Funds may be used for: - Postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate researcher appointments (PI salary not allowed) - Permanent scientific equipment (≥$10,000) - Expendable scientific items, services, equipment maintenance - Publication expenses and research-related travel (travel capped at $7,500/year) - Overhead, tuition, consultant fees, and general office expenses are not permitted --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigator (PI) must be a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty member at a Texas educational institution recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - Co-PIs must also meet the same eligibility criteria - Only one proposal per PI per year; a PI or Co-PI may hold only one Welch research grant at a time - Welch endowed chair holders are not eligible - Faculty in a department with a Welch Departmental Grant remain eligible to apply - The proposed research must be in fundamental chemistry and must not overlap with currently funded external projects --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/) - Submission includes: - Project title and summary - Three-year budget ($117,000/year) - Project description (max 5 pages, excluding references) - NIH-style biosketch (max 2 pages per PI/Co-PI) - Tenure/tenure-track confirmation letter from the institution - List of PI publications (peer-reviewed, last 25 months, plus up to 5 others) - All required sections and attachments must be completed; incomplete applications may be disqualified - Electronic signatures from the PI and an authorized institutional representative are required --- ## Additional Information - Grantee institution controls research conduct and assumes responsibility for compliance and safety - Progress and expenditure reports are due annually - No-cost extensions (up to 12 months) may be requested with justification, before the grant expiration - A PI leaving the institution must notify the Foundation; grants are not transferable between PIs, but a new application may be submitted if moving to another eligible Texas institution --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)](https://welch-main.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Research-Guidelines-2026.pdf) - [Research Grants Program Page](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/research-grants) - [Important Dates and Deadlines](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/important-dates-and-deadlines) - [ProposalCentral Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | The Welch Foundation | 1717 West Loop S, Ste 1661, Houston, TX 77027, US | | Phone | +1 (713) 961-9884 | | Email (program) | [grants@welch1.org](mailto:grants@welch1.org) | | ProposalCentral Support | 1-800-875-2562, [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | ---

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