Sponsor
The Welch Foundation
Description
The purpose of The Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry is to foster and encourage basic chemical research and to recognize, in a substantial manner, the value of chemical research contributions for the benefit of humankind as set forth in the will of Robert Alonzo Welch. The founder was interested in chemistry and in its service to both the betterment and the understanding of human life. We also believe this award plays an important role in aiding and strengthening the other programs of the Foundation.
In accordance with these principles, the award committee will consider any person who has made important chemical research contributions that have had a significant, positive influence on humankind. The Welch Foundation intends that the award recognizes the contributions of an individual who has not previously been recognized in a similar manner.
Eligibility
Any person can submit a nomination for consideration, but no self-nominations are allowed. Nominations will remain eligible for five years without revision.
The award committee will consider any person who has made important chemical research contributions that have had a significant, positive influence on humankind. We intend that the award recognizes the contributions of an individual who has not previously been recognized in a similar manner.
Directors and officers of the Foundation and members of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Foundation may not make nominations nor are they eligible to receive the award. Former SAB members are eligible to be nominated four (4) years after the calendar year in which they left the SAB.
Prize
The recipient will be required to be present at a ceremony and banquet in Houston, Texas, in the month of October. The monetary amount of the award is $500,000.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to the proposal central application portal as mentioned on the Welch Award website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and an OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online, using the application portal on the Welch Award website. Please also submit an OR-5 and a completed application to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
For more information, contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca or welchaward@welch1.org. Please also visit the Welch Award website.