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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) - Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study by Student/Advisor Pairs

Supports Ph D students and faculty advisors in basic biological and biomedical sciences for ambitious research and inclusive training environments. Offers stipend, allowances, and professional development.

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DeadlineTuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Award amount$50,000 annual stipend; Discretionary allowance; Up to three years of stipend support; $5,000 annual discretionary allowance; $10,000 annual institutional allowance; Institutional allowance for tuition and fees; Total $65,000 per year for up to three years

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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2027 Applicant Guide

Applicant guide for the HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program, detailing program overview, eligibility, application process, award details, and key dates for PhD students and their advisors.

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Deadline

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Award amount

$50,000 annual stipend

Eligibility

PhD student in biological or biomedical sciences; In second or third year of PhD program with at least two years remaining; US citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or eligible international student; Conducting research in basic biological/biomedical sciences; Committed to advancing excellence and inclusion in science

Requirements

Student: Eligibility info, educational history, list of contributions, PhD research overview, leadership prompts, career statement, joint conflict resolution statement.; Advisor: Academic background, contributions to science, research support, letter of support, statement on fostering healthy academic environment, mentoring plan.; Reference: Letter of support.

Application materials

Student contributions list; PhD research overview (max 3 pages); Leadership prompts responses; Career statement; Joint conflict resolution statement

How to apply

Initiate application online via www.hhmi.org/gilliam.; Enter advisor and one additional reference contact information.; Student and advisor collaborate on specific application sections.; References provide letters of support.

Important dates

Applications Open: September 1, 2026; Applications Close: October 27, 2026; Award Notification: Summer 2027; Fellowship Terms Begin: September 1, 2027

Documents

Applicant Guide PDF; Academic transcripts (not required); Advisor's primary research articles; Advisor's list of prior trainees and career outcomes; Advisor's letter of support (limit 2 pages)

Contact

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 4000 Jones Bridge Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789; gilliam@hhmi.org; www.hhmi.org/gilliam

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