Postdoctoral Fellows
The Welch Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows program supports top recent PhDs to pursue innovative chemical research at Texas institutions for three years.
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Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application) | November 1, 2026 (Reference & supervisor letters)
Funding Amounts: 3-year fellowship; annual stipend of $79,000, research allowance of $6,000, plus $20,000/year supplemental research grant
Summary: Supports recent PhD graduates worldwide to pursue innovative chemical research as postdocs at Texas institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must have earned their PhD outside Texas and propose research at a Texas institution; strict eligibility rules apply.
Description
This fellowship program, offered by The Welch Foundation in partnership with the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF), funds outstanding recent PhD graduates from around the world who wish to advance their chemical research careers in Texas. The goal is to support early-career scientists in tackling major challenges in chemistry through creative, high-impact research within world-class training environments. The program provides three years of support for fellows conducting fundamental research in chemistry or closely allied fields at Texas institutions.
