Best Chemistry Grants in Oregon

Focused on fundamental scientific research, this opportunity invites early-career, tenure-track chemistry and related-field faculty at degree-granting institutions in Oregon (and across the U.S. and Canada) to apply for Alfred P Sloan Foundation’s support. The two-year fellowships provide US $75,000 for research expenses, including staffing, travel, lab costs, equipment, or summer salary.

Oregon chemistry graduate students and early postdoctoral researchers in fundamental chemical sciences or chemical instrumentation can access funding through the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, with awards ranging from US $224,000 - US $542,000. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients pursuing mentored postdoctoral research at qualifying U.S. nonprofit institutions.

With a mission to foster U.S.–Poland educational exchange, Kosciuszko Foundation provides American graduate students of Polish descent, including those in chemistry, with tuition scholarships of US $1,000 - US $12,000. Eligible students in Oregon and nationwide pursuing full-time master’s or Ph.D. studies in the U.S. or English medical schools in Poland may apply.

Early-career, tenure-track chemistry and chemical sciences faculty at U.S. bachelor’s- or higher-degree institutions, including those in Oregon, can receive US $100,000 in unrestricted research funding through the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. With a mission to advance chemical sciences education and research, the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation supports innovative scholarship and strong teaching, particularly at Ph.D.-granting departments.

Educational institutions and programs advancing children’s STEM and arts education can apply for Fash Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $25,000. With a mission to promote children’s education and the arts and sciences, Fash Foundation provides support that Oregon chemistry and related STEM initiatives may be able to access.

Nonprofit organizations working on environmental chemistry-related issues in Oregon can access funding through the Roy A Hunt Foundation’s Environment Initiative Grants. The foundation provides US $25,000 - US $75,000 for multi-state or national projects on climate and energy, toxics and waste, and clean water, including education, applied research, and policy-oriented innovations benefiting the U.S.

Organizations planning chemistry or related biomedical congresses, events, or initiatives in Oregon can seek sponsorship that provides Biogen with reasonable marketing or recognition benefits. Biogen Foundation considers U.S. requests across chemistry, pharmacology, neurology, and related disease areas, evaluating fit with its interests, event details, and geographic location on a rolling basis.

The Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (K25) aims to engage skilled professionals in NIH-relevant research, enhancing their expertise in addressing health-related issues. This award supports individuals with backgrounds in quantitative sciences and engineering, providing them with dedicated time for supervised research and study. Key application deadlines span from June 2024 to February 2027, emphasizing the program's commitment to fostering innovative research in health and disease.

Young and mid-career MD/PhD principal investigators in chemical biology at nominated institutions in Oregon and across North America can apply for Ono Pharma Foundation’s Ono Initiative, with awards up to US $1,035,000 over three years. Funding supports innovative, high-impact chemical biology research that bridges chemistry and biology to advance human health.

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

The Foundation was established in September 1977 by Dr. Arnold O. and Mrs. Mabel Beckman to give back to the scientific community.

“The mission of the Foundation is to support leading edge research, in the fields of chemistry and life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that open up new avenues of research and application in these sciences and related disciplines. My preference is to favor young investigators, new ideas, and a variety of projects rather than fund large, established ones of long duration.”

Current Foundation Initiatives

Today, the Foundation continues according to the vision laid out by Dr. and Mrs. Beckman:

• Supporting Young Scientists: through our annual grant programs, focused on the most promising young scientists
• Community Support activities: that promote science education and excellence in our local community
• Streamlined operations: so that we don't "spend money to give money away"

"Beckman Family" Awardee Community Support Grants

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation’s "Beckman Family" Awardee Community Support Grants are open to all current and former Foundation grant awardees and Executive Committee members, specifically from the Beckman Scholars Program, Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship, Beckman Young Investigator, and Instrument Grants programs.

As a current or former Beckman awardee or Executive Committee member, if you are actively engaged as a volunteer or Board member in a youth STEM or STEAM organization in your local area, you may apply to this program for funding for a particular project with that organization.

Funding Priorities

Projects should be aligned with the Foundation’s aim of “supporting young scientists today for tomorrow’s breakthrough discoveries” and oriented toward achieving positive outcomes in at least one of the Foundation’s current funding priorities:

• Engaging youth in hands-on science and math activities to encourage curiosity and student-driven exploration and learning.
• Using technology to engage youth in STEM/STEAM.
• Promoting the Beckmans’ legacy of technology innovation and leadership amongst youth.

In addition, the following considerations should be addressed in a proposal for funding:

• Where possible, the Foundation’s contribution to a project or activity should help to build capacity within the nonprofit organization to continue the activity beyond the one-time grant.
• The Awardee/Executive Committee member should discuss how the program will increase access to STEM/STEAM opportunities for the target audience.
• The costs associated with the request should relate to a stand-alone STEM/STEAM project, event, or activity and not part of a broader program, event, or target audience outside the Awardee’s or Executive Committee member's local area.
• Youth registration to participate in the STEM/STEAM project, event, or activity should be open to all in the local area, when possible.

Process & Timeline

Grant funds are directly issued to the organization by the Foundation and include for acknowledgement an indication that the gift was made because their volunteer or Board member is a Beckman Awardee or Executive Committee member.

Requests must be submitted by the Beckman Awardee on behalf of a U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3), or equivalent, organization exclusively serving youth in their local community. As a matter of policy, the Foundation does not provide grants to non-U.S. organizations or institutions. This program defines the terms “youth” and “youths” as individual(s) 17 years of age or younger.