Career Development Award
Forecasted
Career Development Award supports early-career basic scientists in building independent laboratories and novel research programs at Italian institutes to advance the biological sciences.
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Funder: Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 per year for three years, with eligibility to apply for two additional years
Summary: Supports early-career scientists working outside Italy to establish independent biological science laboratories at Italian host institutes.
Key Information: Applicants must work outside Italy through award acceptance and cannot already have an independent contract or appointment offer from an Italian host institute.
Description
The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation’s Career Development Award helps outstanding early-career basic scientists establish independent laboratories in Italy. It supports researchers currently working outside Italy who wish to relocate, develop a novel research area at an Italian host institute, and make significant contributions to the biological sciences. The program also encourages Italian research institutes to strengthen their departments by offering attractive packages that draw strong candidates.
Supported research has spanned neuroscience, plant biology, biochemistry, immunology, cancer biology, proteomics and genetics, synthetic biology, and stem cells. The award combines support for a scientist’s independent research program with a host institute’s commitment to facilities, scientific independence, mentoring, and career development.
