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The 2025 Welch Award Call for Nominations (Deadline: January 31)

December 3, 2024

Deans, Directors, and Chairpersons:

Nominations are now being accepted for the Welch Award in Chemistry. The award is designed “to foster and encourage basic chemical research and to recognize, in a substantial manner, the value of chemical research contributions for the benefit of mankind.” The award is meant to recognize “contributions that have not previously been rewarded in a similar manner” and carries a monetary prize of $500,000.  

Please submit your nominations directly to the award sponsor. Nominations are due by January 31, 2025. Anyone can submit a nomination for consideration, but self-nominations will not be accepted. For more information, please visit the Welch Foundation website or email welchaward@welch1.org.

I would appreciate your help in circulating this opportunity to the appropriate faculty.

Regards,

Angela Mullis, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs