Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Five-year appointments as HHMI lab heads, renewable for an additional five years; includes full salary, benefits, annual research funding, and capital equipment support.
Summary: Comprehensive support for outstanding early career faculty in basic research, emphasizing scientific excellence and inclusive mentoring.
Key Information: 2026 eligibility expands to candidates 2 years pre– to 7 years post–first independent faculty position; postdocs may apply as well.