Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates: July 3, 2025 (Pilot Grant application) | February 28, 2026 (Retreat application) | June 26, 2026 (Pilot Grant final proposal)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per pilot grant for one year; typically 9–12 pilot awards per cycle.
Summary: Annual program fostering new collaborations among Texas chemical science faculty through themed retreats and competitive pilot grants for innovative research.
Key Information: Retreat participation is required for pilot grant eligibility; only Texas-based early/mid-career faculty may apply.