Welch Award

The Welch Award in Chemistry is awarded annually by the Robert A. Welch Foundation to encourage and recognise basic chemical research for the benefit of mankind.

The award is named in honor of Robert Alonzo Welch, who made a fortune in oil and minerals and had a strong belief in the ability of chemistry to make the world a better place. The prize has a value of $300,000.

Source: Welch Foundation

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