Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (next application cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: Five years of full salary, benefits, research funding, and capital equipment support as an HHMI employee; renewable once for up to ten years total.
Summary: Supports exceptional early career faculty in scientific research and inclusive mentoring, providing long-term funding, professional development, and community engagement.
Key Information: Expanded eligibility for 2026: apply within 2 years before or up to 7 years after starting a tenure-track faculty position at an eligible US institution.