Level 1 Candidates: Degree conferred between February 14, 2025 and August 14, 2026; Level 2 Candidates: Board Eligible Physician-Scientists (postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and clinical instructors); Proposals to continue training in the laboratory where the applicant received their PhD will not be considered; Proposals that are direct extensions of graduate work will not be funded
Requirements
Three letters of reference; Application cover sheet with required signatures; Sponsor’s biosketch (NIH format); Sponsor’s letter of support; Sponsor’s training plan; Sponsor's mentorship track record
Application materials
Proposal Central application portal; Reference letters; Biosketches; Training plan; Research proposal; Diploma copy
How to apply
Submit application through Proposal Central; Ensure all reference letters are uploaded to the portal by the deadline; No hard copies or emailed applications accepted
Important dates
Application opens: June 15, 2026; Application deadline: August 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET; Selection meeting: November 6, 2026; Award begins: January, February, March, or April 2027
