WelchX Retreat and Pilot Grants
Forecasted
The WelchX Retreat and Pilot Grants by The Welch Foundation support new collaborative research in Texas chemistry through a retreat and one-year pilot grants for innovative scientific projects.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Retreat application) | March 2027 (Retreat application) | June 2027 (Pilot Grant application, 5:00 PM CDT) | July 2027 (Final proposals via ProposalCentral)
Funding Amounts: Pilot grants of $100,000 for one year; typically awarded to collaborative teams formed at the retreat.
Summary: Supports Texas chemistry faculty in forming collaborations at a focused retreat, with pilot grants for innovative research in the chemical sciences.
Key Information: Participation in the in-person retreat is required to be eligible for pilot grants.
Description
The WelchX Retreat and Pilot Grants program, administered by The Welch Foundation, is designed to unite early- to mid-career faculty from Texas institutions at a focused, in-person chemistry retreat. The retreat fosters the development of innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations in areas such as bioorganic, medicinal, analytical, and macromolecular chemistry. Participants form collaborative teams at the retreat and are then eligible to submit proposals for one-year pilot grants to support their joint research. The program aims to catalyze new research directions and strengthen the network of chemical scientists across Texas.
