Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship Program by Health Resources in Action funds Massachusetts postdocs and clinician scientists researching human disease causes and treatments, with special support for cancer and vision.
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Funder: Health Resources in Action
Due Dates: November 6, 2025: Initial Stage Application deadline (2026 Cycle) | March 25, 2026: Full Proposal deadline (2026 Cycle) | November 10, 2026: Initial Stage Application deadline (2027 Cycle) | March 30, 2027: Full Proposal deadline (2027 Cycle)
Funding Amounts: Two-year awards ranging from $194,100–$215,000 (2026) and $200,700–$221,600 (2027), including a $25,000/year flexible allowance.
Summary: Supports mid- to late-stage postdoctoral fellows and mentored clinician scientists in Massachusetts conducting research on the causes and treatment of human disease.
Key Information: Applicants must have 3–6 years of postdoc experience (PhDs) or ≤6 years post-residency (clinicians) by the funding start date; U.S. citizenship not required.
Description
The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, administered by Health Resources in Action, aims to advance basic, preclinical, clinical, and implementation research focused on the causes of human disease and the improvement of treatment outcomes. The program provides two-year fellowships to support mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers and mentored clinician scientists based at Massachusetts institutions, helping them transition toward independent research careers. Dedicated funding is available for projects in cancer and vision research. The program strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups and those committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in biomedical research.
