Mark your calendar for the newly confirmed July 31, 2026, deadline to submit your Letter of Intent and institutional endorsements. Eligibility windows have also rolled forward, now requiring your tenure-track appointment to have started between January 2022 and July 2026, and your terminal degree to be earned in 2016 or later. Additionally, a firm deadline of March 16, 2027, has been added for submitting proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
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.