Best Chemistry Grants in Nevada

Early-career, tenure-track chemistry faculty at degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or Canada can receive US $75,000 over two years to advance fundamental research. Focused on supporting emerging scientific leaders, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation allows flexible use of funds for staffing, equipment, travel, lab expenses, or summer salary, including eligible researchers based in Nevada.

Nevada chemistry postdoctoral researchers and late-stage PhD students can access funding for innovative fundamental chemistry or chemical instrumentation projects through the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, with awards of US $224,000 - US $542,000. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients training at qualifying U.S. nonprofit institutions.

Graduate students of Polish descent in the U.S. pursuing chemistry or related fields can receive US $1,000 - US $12,000 in tuition support for full-time study, including English Schools of Medicine in Poland. With a mission to foster U.S.–Poland educational exchange, Kosciuszko Foundation provides competitive scholarships for eligible master’s and Ph.D. candidates nationwide, including Nevada.

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

Nonprofit educational institutions working in chemistry, other sciences, or STEM fields can seek US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support children’s health and education programs, primarily at the higher-education level. With a mission to promote arts and sciences for children, Fash Foundation may support Nevada programs that align with these priorities.

Nevada environmental and sustainability organizations can seek project funding to advance climate, clean energy, toxics reduction, waste management, and clean water initiatives in the U.S. Roy A Hunt Foundation provides US $25,000 - US $75,000 for multi-state or national projects, including management, contracted services, education and outreach, applied research, and policy-oriented innovations.

Nevada organizations planning chemistry or neuroscience-related congresses, events, or initiatives can seek sponsorship to support their activities in exchange for marketing and recognition benefits. Biogen Foundation provides corporate sponsorships for programs in areas like chemistry, drug development, and neurological diseases; eligibility depends on event details, alignment with Biogen’s interests, and geographic location.

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 chemical biology PIs at eligible nominating institutions in Nevada and beyond can apply for Ono Pharma Foundation’s Ono Initiative Grant, awarding up to US $1,035,000 for innovative, high-impact research. Funding supports three-year chemical biology projects that bridge chemistry and biology to advance transformative human health discoveries.

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.