Best Chemistry Grants in Utah

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 support fundamental research, including staffing, travel, lab expenses, equipment, or summer salary. Focused on advancing scientific research, Alfred P Sloan Foundation invites Utah chemistry researchers who meet these criteria to be nominated.

Early-career U.S. chemists planning postdoctoral research in fundamental chemistry or chemical instrumentation, including those based in Utah, can apply for Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation fellowships awarding US $224,000 - US $542,000. Focused on innovative chemistry methods or instruments, applicants must work with a qualified U.S. nonprofit institution and sponsoring mentor.

American graduate students of Polish descent pursuing full-time master’s or Ph.D. studies in chemistry or related fields can apply for Kosciuszko Foundation tuition scholarships, awarding US $1,000 - US $12,000 for study at U.S. institutions. Students in Utah may be eligible if they meet the descent, residency, and academic criteria.

Early-career, tenure-track chemistry and chemical science faculty at U.S. bachelor’s- or higher-degree institutions can receive US $100,000 in unrestricted research funding through the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. With a mission to advance chemical sciences, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation provides support that Utah chemistry departments may use for research and undergraduate-focused education.

Educational institutions and child-focused organizations in Utah can apply for Fash Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support children’s education, health, and STEM-related programs, including chemistry. This national funder prioritizes higher education and youth initiatives in the arts and sciences, so Utah chemistry education projects for children may be competitive.

Nonprofit organizations working on environmental chemistry, climate, toxics, or clean water initiatives in Utah and across the U.S. can apply for US $25,000 - US $75,000 to support multi-state or national projects. Roy A Hunt Foundation funds project management, research, education, outreach, and policy-oriented innovations that promote sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.

Organizations planning chemistry or neuroscience-related congresses and events in Utah can seek corporate sponsorship to support these initiatives in exchange for marketing exposure and other tangible benefits. Grants from Biogen Foundation help fund meetings focused on areas like chemistry, pharmacology, neurological diseases, and related topics, with decisions based on event details, alignment with interests, and 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 PIs in chemical biology at eligible institutions in Utah can secure up to US $1,035,000 for innovative chemistry–biology interface research. Ono Pharma Foundation provides Utah chemistry researchers with three-year awards to pursue high-impact, breakthrough treatment solutions, with applicants nominated by their institution and holding an MD and/or PhD.

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.