The Welch-Hagler Fellows
The Welch-Hagler Fellows program brings top chemistry researchers to Texas A&M for collaborative, multidisciplinary research and educational advancement.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10 million endowment to support ~12 fellows and 24 graduate students per year; individual fellowships typically support up to one year of collaboration at Texas A&M.
Summary: Brings world-class chemistry researchers to Texas A&M for collaborative research and educational advancement.
Description
The Welch-Hagler Fellows program, established through a $10 million grant from The Welch Foundation and matching funds from Jon Hagler, is designed to attract leading national academy-level researchers in chemistry and allied multidisciplinary fields to Texas A&M University’s Hagler Institute for Advanced Study. Fellows collaborate with Texas A&M faculty and students, fostering an innovative research environment, enhancing research productivity, and elevating both graduate and undergraduate education. The program aims to position Texas A&M as a global leader in chemistry and related disciplines by supporting visiting scholars and associated graduate fellowships.
