January 31, 2025
December 20, 2024
$500,000 USD
The purpose of The 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.
Any person can submit a nomination for consideration; No self-nominations are allowed.
Any person who has made important chemical research contributions that have had a significant, positive influence on humankind.; An individual who has not previously been recognized in a similar manner.
All nominations must be submitted using the proposalCentral application portal. Detailed instructions can downloaded from Welch1.org or from https://proposalCENTRAL.com.
The nomination must include:
– A cover letter.
– A detailed description of the research areas in chemistry on which the nomination is based.
– A brief biographical sketch of the proposed nominee.
– A list of 25 of the nominee’s most important scientific publications.
– Three seconding nomination letters.
Will remain eligible for five years without revision.
Gold medallion Certificate