Supports PhD students and faculty advisors in biological/biomedical sciences with stipend, allowances, and professional development for up to three years.
Second- and third-year PhD students in basic biological and biomedical sciences; Students at HHMI eligible institutions; Applying with their faculty PhD advisor; US citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, and international students; Dual-degree students (MD-PhD, DVM-PhD, etc.) eligible
Requirements
Student eligibility information; Educational history; List of up to 5 contributions to science; PhD research overview (3 pages max); Responses to leadership prompts; Career statement
Application materials
Student application materials; Advisor application materials; Reference letter
How to apply
Applications submitted through HHMI's Application and Review Channel (ARC); Collaboration between PhD student and PhD advisor; Student and advisor will contribute materials; Name one additional reference
Important dates
Applications Open: September 1, 2026; Applications Close: October 27, 2026; Award Notification: Summer 2027; Fellowship Terms Begin: [Date not specified]
