Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences

The Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation provides funding for innovative projects in any area consistent with the Foundation's broad objective to advance the chemical sciences. The Foundation encourages proposals that are judged likely to significantly advance the chemical sciences. Examples of areas of interest include (but are not limited to): the increase in public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the chemical sciences; innovative approaches to chemistry education at all levels (K-12, undergraduate, and graduate); and efforts to make chemistry careers more attractive. Research proposals are not customarily considered.

Aspects of proposals that are important are:

• broad applicability beyond the submitting institution
• specific and detailed descriptions of the chemistry associated with the proposal
• uniqueness of the project

Letter of Inquiry deadline: June 5, 2013 
Application deadline: August 21, 2013


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Robert A. Welch Foundation Research Grant- FY 12

The purpose of this program is to support fundamental chemical research at universities, colleges, or other educational institutions within the state of Texas. In specific, the program provides support for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty member to conduct research in chemistry.

Funding may be used for the following:
-Fellowships and scholarships
-Fringe benefits for individuals receiving fellowship
-Permanent scientific equipment with at least one year useful life expectancy and costing a minimum of $5,000
-Expendable scientific items, services, and equipment maintenance
-Publication expenses
-Travel expenses not exceeding $1,500 per funding cycle.

Application due: 02/01/2012

For more information, please visit the full solicitation here.