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

January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

$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.

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. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The program is supported by a $10 million endowment from The Welch Foundation, matched with $5 million from Jon Hagler. - Supports approximately 12 fellows and 24 graduate students per year. - Each Welch-Hagler Fellow receives support for up to one year to collaborate at Texas A&M. - The university provides an additional $200,000 per year (for at least 10 years) to support graduate student fellowships linked to the program. --- ## Eligibility - Fellows are selected from national academy-level researchers in chemistry and allied fields where advances in chemistry enable multidisciplinary research. - Nomination is by tenured Texas A&M faculty members working in departments with graduate programs. - Candidates are evaluated on scholarly excellence and commitment to mentoring faculty and students. - The program is intended for external scholars (not current Texas A&M faculty). --- ## Application Process - Tenured Texas A&M faculty members nominate world-class researchers for a Hagler Fellowship. - A committee of senior Texas A&M faculty reviews nominations based on research achievements and mentoring commitment. - Selected fellows are invited for up to a one-year residency to collaborate with Texas A&M faculty and students. - Application and nomination procedures are coordinated through the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, medicine, and biomedical sciences. - The presence of Hagler Fellows has historically led to increased research output, faculty recognition, and recruitment of top talent to Texas A&M. - Graduate fellowships are available for students working directly with Welch-Hagler Fellows. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Information](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/the-welch-hagler-fellows) - [The Welch Foundation Grants & Programs](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/important-dates-and-deadlines) --- ## Contact Information | Role/Topic | Contact Details | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------| | The Welch Foundation | +1 (713) 961-9884 | | Hagler Institute (Texas A&M)| [Welch-Hagler Fellows Program Page](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/the-welch-hagler-fellows) | ---

The Welch-Hagler Fellows

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