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

October 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship; typical support covers salary and research expenses for the duration.

Three-year fellowships for recent PhDs to pursue innovative chemical research in Texas with top-tier mentorship.

--- ## Description The Welch Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows Grant Program supports recent PhD graduates from around the world with three-year fellowships aimed at advancing their chemical research careers in Texas. The program is designed to empower fellows to address significant challenges in chemistry through creative, innovative approaches, and provides access to laboratories offering world-class training and mentorship. The initiative seeks to foster the next generation of chemical researchers, supporting their professional growth and encouraging novel research directions. --- ## Due Dates - October 31, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Fellowship duration: Three years - Funding typically covers salary and research expenses for the fellow throughout the appointment - Exact award amounts may vary; see program guidelines for details --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have recently earned a PhD (no explicit time limit stated, but "recent" is emphasized) - Open to candidates from around the world - Research must be conducted at a laboratory in Texas that provides world-class training and mentorship in chemistry - The proposed research should address important problems in chemistry using creative and novel approaches --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) portal](https://lsrf.org/apply/) - Required materials typically include: - Completed application form - Research proposal - Curriculum vitae - Letters of recommendation (see [program guidelines](https://welch-main.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Postdoctoral-Fellow-Program-Guidelines-2026.pdf) for specifics) - For questions about the application process, contact: apply@lsrf.org --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is intended to support postdoctoral research in chemistry only - Candidates should secure a host laboratory in Texas prior to application - Program guidelines and procedures are available for detailed eligibility and submission requirements --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Details](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/postdoctoral-fellows) - [Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)](https://welch-main.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Postdoctoral-Fellow-Program-Guidelines-2026.pdf) - [Apply via LSRF](https://lsrf.org/apply/) - [Important Dates and Deadlines](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/important-dates-and-deadlines) - [Current Fellows List](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/postdoctoral-fellows/postdoctoral-fellows-list) - [Program Highlights](https://welch1.org/grants-programs/postdoctoral-fellows/program-highlights) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | apply@lsrf.org | | Funder Phone | +1 (713) 961-9884 | | Funder Address | 1717 West Loop S, Ste 1661, Houston, TX 77027, US | ---

Postdoctoral Fellows - The Welch Foundation

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