Funder: The Welch Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 (Retreat applications open) | February 2026 (Retreat application deadline) | April 2026 (Participants announced) | June 2026 (Pilot grant portal opens) | July 2026 (Pilot grant deadline) | July 2026 (Awards announced)

Funding Amounts: $100,000 per pilot grant; short-term collaborative awards following the retreat.

Summary: Supports Texas chemistry faculty to develop collaborative, high-impact research proposals through an in-person retreat and competitive pilot grants.

Key Information: Participation in the in-person summer retreat is required to compete for pilot grant funding.