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Application portal opens April 1 annually with a deadline of April 30; awards announced July 31. Institutions receive formal invitations in January each year — this is an invitation-only process.
"Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants is sponsored by The Welch Foundation. This grant program is intended to accelerate progress in fundamental chemical research by supporting research teams in Texas aimed at significant problems at the leading edge of chemistry. Annually, up to two grants will be awarded.
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Application Portal Opens Application Deadline Award Announced April 1 April 30 July 31 Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants This grant program is intended to accelerate progress in fundamental chemical research by supporting research teams in Texas aimed at significant problems at the leading edge of chemistry. Annually, up to two grants of five million dollars ($5,000,000. 00) each will be awarded to highly meritorious proposals.
The level of support is calibrated to reduce barriers to discovery and provide flexibility in the manner of experimentation with minimal administrative burden. Invitations to submit proposals will be issued in January of each year to Texas institutions with substantial chemical research programs (external research funding in chemistry, Welch research grants, Welch endowed chairs and PhD programs in chemistry and/or related fields).
Reviews will be conducted by our Scientific Advisory Board and the top-scoring investigator teams will be invited to a secondary review by videoconference. Following a final programmatic review, awards will be announced in late July with a start date of August 1. Guidelines and Information Catalyst Program Grant List The current Catalyst for Discovery Program Grant list as of June 1, 2026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Invitations to submit proposals are issued to Texas institutions with substantial chemical research programs (external research funding in chemistry, Welch research grants, Welch endowed chairs, and PhD programs in chemistry and/or related fields). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants is funded by The Welch Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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