Beckman Young Investigator Program
The Beckman Young Investigator Program funds early-career faculty in chemistry and life sciences pursuing high-risk, innovative research that opens new scientific directions.
Funder: Beckman Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Letter of Intent / Pre-proposal | July 31, 2026: Final application (all tasks and endorsements complete) | March 16, 2027: Proof of U.S. permanent residency due
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 total over four years (typically $150,000/year); no overhead/indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in chemistry and life sciences pursuing high-risk, innovative research that opens new scientific avenues.
Key Information: Strict eligibility on career stage, citizenship/residency, and external funding; application is blind-reviewed and requires two institutional endorsements.
Description
The Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Program provides substantial research funding to early-career faculty in the chemical and life sciences. The program aims to support the invention of new methods, instruments, and materials that can open up entirely new research directions, particularly those that cross traditional scientific boundaries. BYI is designed for researchers pursuing truly innovative and high-risk projects rather than incremental extensions of existing work. The review process is conducted blind to applicant identity and institutional affiliation to minimize bias and focus on the scientific merit and transformative potential of the proposed research.
