Mark your calendar for November 2026, when the next competition cycle officially opens for this now-biennial program. If you are currently a postdoctoral researcher, the eligibility guidelines explicitly note that you may apply and will be supported as a Hanna Gray Fellow until you transition to a faculty role.
Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates: November 2026 (Next competition opens)
Funding Amounts: Five-year appointment as HHMI lab head, full salary and benefits, annual research budget, and capital equipment support; renewable for another five years upon successful review.
Summary: Supports outstanding early career faculty in basic research with comprehensive funding, mentorship, and community engagement to foster scientific excellence and inclusive leadership.
Key Information: Eligibility for 2026: within two years before or seven years after starting a tenure-track faculty position at an eligible US institution.