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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.

Haotian Wang Awarded 2025 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research

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

2025 WelchX Retreat - Applications Open

The theme for the WelchX 2025 collaboration retreat is “Chemical Research for Grand Challenges”

The 2025 retreat will take place Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19 at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston in Houston.

Apply by February 28

15 Prizes Awarded in 2024 Welch Conference Poster Session

Eric N. Jacobsen awarded 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 >>

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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 WelchX Retreat - Applications Open

Apply by Feb. 28

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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