Doing Research at CHF

The Chemical Heritage Foundation hosts scholars from all parts of the world through its Fellowship Program and Travel Grant Program.

Through the Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry, CHF offers fellowships in residence for both the academic year and the summer.As CHF's collections have expanded, their value to scholars of the history of science has increased. The Beckman Center is the arm of the Othmer Library of Chemical History devoted to fostering a community of visiting scholars.

These fellows publish academic and popular books and articles that shape historical study and influence textbooks and education. All fellows give public talks on their research. Research travel grants are available for scholars who want to visit for a shorter term.

Visiting scholars have access to the Othmer Library of Chemical History and other CHF resources, including our art and archival collections and oral histories, as well as a wealth of area resources.

CHF and the Beckman Center support independent research aimed at preserving and publishing the history of the chemical and molecular sciences and industries so that diverse audiences may grasp the importance of this history in the creation of the modern world and in their daily lives.

Questions? Contact the Fellowship Coordinator at fellowships@chemheritage.org or the Travel Grants Coordinator at travelgrants@chemheritage.org.