Postdoctoral Fellows
Three-year fellowships for recent PhDs to conduct innovative chemical research in Texas labs across all chemistry and allied fields.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application, 8:00 PM ET) | November 1, 2026 (Reference and supervisor letters, 8:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: 3-year fellowship: $79,000/year salary + $6,000/year research allowance (via LSRF) + $20,000/year Welch supplemental grant; typically 3 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Three-year fellowships for recent PhDs to pursue innovative chemical research at Texas institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must have earned their PhD outside Texas and propose research in Texas; must apply via LSRF portal.
Description
This program supports recent PhD graduates from around the world with three-year fellowships to launch independent chemical research careers in Texas. The aim is to fund innovative scientists addressing significant challenges in chemistry, placing them in top-tier Texas laboratories for world-class training and mentorship. Fellows are expected to pursue research in any subfield of chemistry or allied areas, including biochemistry, chemical biology, chemical physics, materials science, nanoscience, and related disciplines.
