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The Welch Foundation is one of the nation’s largest private funding sources for fundamental chemical research at universities, colleges and other educational institutions in Texas.

2026 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research - Call For Nominations


The award was established to recognize the accomplishments of chemical scientists in Texas and to serve as an encouragement to those who are embarking on careers dedicated to increasing our fundamental understanding of chemistry.

Deadline to submit nominations is September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM central time.

The Welch Foundation Announces WelchX Pilot and Postdoctoral Fellows Grant Recipients


These programs work to further the Foundation’s mission and attract top research talent to Texas.

2025 Welch Conference Registration is Open

The Welch Foundation Announces More than $27 Million in Texas Research Grant and Program Funding


Research grants, equipment grants and postdoctoral fellowships make up current round of funding

Stuart L. Schreiber and Peter G. Schultz Named Co-Recipients of the 2025 Welch Award in Chemistry


Dr. Stuart L. Schreiber and Dr. Peter G. Schultz recognized for groundbreaking research in the field of chemical biology

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Research Grants, Departmental Grants, Catalyst for Discovery Grants, Postdoctoral Fellow Grants, WelchX Pilot Grants, and Endowed Chairs

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2025 Welch Conference Registration is Open

Join us in Houston or virtually Oct. 27-28

The Welch Foundation Announces More Than $27 Million in Texas Research Grant and Program Funding

Research grants, equipment grants and postdoctoral fellowships make up current round of funding

Stuart L. Schreiber and Peter G. Schultz Named Co-Recipients of the 2025 Welch Award in Chemistry

Dr. Stuart L. Schreiber and Dr. Peter G. Schultz recognized for groundbreaking research in the field of chemical biology

The Welch Foundation Welcomes Glenn H. Fredrickson to the Scientific Advisory Board

We look forward to the insight and experience Professor Fredrickson will bring to the Scientific Advisory Board

The Welch Foundation Awards Haotian Wang with the 2025 Norman Hackerman Award

Dr. Haotian Wang recognized for pioneering contributions to electrocatalysis that enable a sustainable world

The Welch Foundation Awards 2024 Welch Award Recipient

Harvard University's Professor Eric N. Jacobsen was honored for advancements in chemical research

The Welch Foundation Welcomes Sharon Hammes-Schiffer to the Scientific Advisory Board

We look forward to the insight and experience Professor Hammes-Schiffer will bring to the Scientific Advisory Board

The Welch Foundation Supports over $10 Million in WelchX, Catalyst, and Postdoc Funding

Two extraordinary Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants, five WelchX Pilot Grants, and three Postdoctoral Fellows of the Life Sciences Research Foundation Grants were selected for funding

The Welch Foundation Announces More Than $40 Million in Texas Research Grant and Program Funding

The Welch Foundation Announces More Than $40 Million in Texas Research Grant and Program Funding

The Welch-Hagler Fellows

A $15 million commitment by the Robert A. Welch Foundation and Jon Hagler ’58 will help bring the world’s leading chemistry scholars to Texas A&M University’s Hagler Institute for Advanced Study.

The Welch Foundation Welcomes Squire J. Booker to the Scientific Advisory Board

We look forward to the insight and experience Professor Booker will bring to the Scientific Advisory Board

The Welch Foundation Announces 2024 Norman Hackerman Award Recipient

Dr. Livia Schiavinato Eberlin, trailblazer in analytical chemistry, honored for advancements in chemical research

The Welch Foundation Officially Announces Four New Programs

Additional funding introduces new opportunities for the advancements of chemistry research in Texas

The Welch Foundation Announces Nearly $28 Million in Texas Research Grant Funding

2023 class encompasses 91 grants across 15 Texas colleges and universities

The Welch Foundation Announces 2021 Norman Hackerman Award Recipient

Dr. Ilya J. Finkelstein, biochemist involved in COVID-19 vaccine exploration, honored for advancements in chemical research

Welch Foundation Welcomes New Members

Welch Foundation Welcomes New Scientific Advisory Board Member and Names New Vice Chair

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The Welch Foundation Announces 2020 Welch Award Recipient

UT Southwestern’s Dr. Steven L. McKnight to be honored for advancements in chemical research

The Welch Foundation Welcomes Geoffrey W. Coates to the Scientific Advisory Board

We look forward to the insight and experience Professor Coates will bring to the Scientific Advisory Board

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