Paul Marks Scholars Program
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Paul Marks Scholars Program supports promising early career scientists with sustained funding to advance Columbia University's recruitment of exceptional talent in basic science departments at VP&S.
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Funder: Columbia University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 annually for three years ($375,000 maximum per scholar); maximum three scholars
Summary: Supports recruitment of exceptionally promising early career scientists in basic science departments at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Key Information: Scholars must be nominated by their department, center, or institute head.
Description
The Paul Marks Scholars Program supports Columbia University’s recruitment of outstanding early career scientists with primary tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments in basic science departments at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). It recognizes scientists who have distinguished themselves as exceptionally promising in their fields, emphasizing their scientific promise and the value they bring or will bring to the University. Selected scholars receive sustained support over three years.
The award honors Dr. Paul A. Marks, an internationally renowned physician-scientist and academic leader. Dr. Marks developed the Department of Human Genetics at VP&S and served as its first chair, as well as Dean of the Faculties of Medicine and Vice President for Health Sciences.
