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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.

15 Prizes Awarded in 2024 Welch Conference Poster Session

The Welch Foundation Awards Eric N. Jacobsen with the 2024 Welch Award in Chemistry

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. Read more about these exciting programs and the 2024 recipients here >>

2024 Welch Conference Registration is Open

2024 Welch Conference on Chemical Research “Frontiers in Molecular Catalysis"
Oct. 21-22, 2024
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Melanie S. Sanford, Program Chair
University of Michigan

This in-person and live-streamed conference will feature the theme, “Frontiers in Molecular Catalysis,” convening thought leaders across many sectors of molecular catalysis, in addition to a keynote address by Dr. Frances H. Arnold and virtual poster sessions.

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

2024 funding includes research grants, equipment grants, postdoctoral fellowships and a commitment to the Texas A&M Foundation
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The Welch Foundation and Jon Hagler ’58 Commit $15 Million to the Texas A&M Foundation

Funding aims to bring leading chemistry scholars to Texas A&M University’s Hagler Institute for Advanced Study.
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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.
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The Welch Foundation Announces 2024 Norman Hackerman Award Recipient

Dr. Livia Schiavinato Eberlin, trailblazer in analytical chemistry, honored for advancements in chemical research.
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The Welch Foundation Officially Announces Four New Programs

The Welch Foundation introduced four new programs at the start of the 2023 Welch Conference. Ushering in a new age for the Foundation, the programs signify an exciting time for chemistry research in the state of Texas.
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Program Highlights

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

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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 2024 Welch Award Recipient

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

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 2023 Welch Award Recipient

California Institute of Technology’s Professor Emerita Jacqueline K. Barton to be honored for advancements in chemical research

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

2023 class encompasses 91 grants across 15 Texas colleges and universities

Xiaowei Zhuang Wins 2023 Dreyfus Prize, Conferred in Imaging in the Chemical Sciences

Please join The Welch Foundation in congratulating Scientific Advisory Board member Xiaowei Zhuang for winning the 2023 Dreyfus Prize!

The Welch Foundation Announces 2023 Norman Hackerman Award Recipient

Dr. Jason S. McLellan, pioneer in structure-based vaccine design, honored for advancements in chemical research

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

2022 class encompasses 92 grants across 16 Texas colleges and universities

The Welch Foundation Announces Retirement of Dr. Joe Goldstein

Distinguished Scientific Advisory Board Member to be recognized for 35 years of service.

The Welch Foundation Announces Retirement of Dr. Peter B. Dervan

Distinguished Scientific Advisory Board chair to be honored by endowed lecture series at The University of Texas at Austin

The Welch Foundation Announces Nearly $23 Million in Texas Research Grant Funding

2021 class encompasses 94 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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