The Welch Foundation supports fundamental chemical research at educational institutions within the state of Texas.
Donor Name: The Welch Foundation
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
A research grant provides $117,000 per year in funding to support research in chemistry by a full-time regular faculty member with tenure or on tenure-track who serves as principal investigator. Applications are restricted to universities, colleges, or other educational institutions located within the state of Texas and also listed as an educational institution by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The grantee may use funds for fellowships, scholarships, permanent scientific equipment, expendable scientific items, services, equipment maintenance, publication expenses, and travel according to The Foundation’s guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are restricted to universities, colleges or other educational institutions located within the state of Texas and listed as an educational institution by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- A principal investigator applying for a research grant must be a full-time regular faculty member with tenure or on the tenure track. Any Co-PI must meet the same eligibility standards as the principal investigator.
- Only one proposal per year may be submitted by a principal investigator. Principal Investigators or CoPrincipal Investigators can hold only one research grant at a time. Welch endowed chair holders are not eligible to apply for a research grant. Faculty in a department which has a Departmental grant are eligible to apply for a research grant. Contact the foundation if clarification is required.
For more information, visit The Welch Foundation.
