Samuel B. Silbert Fellowship in Chemistry

The Samuel B. Silbert Fellowship in Chemistry was established in 1967 in memory of Samuel B. Silbert, University at Buffalo Class of 1911. This fellowship is awarded to PhD students in Chemistry who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, strong character, and financial need. The fellowship gives preference to candidates from Western New York (WNY), reflecting the memorial's local connection and commitment to supporting regional talent in the chemical sciences.