Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program
The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program supports exceptional postdoctoral researchers in the basic biological and biomedical sciences as they transition to independent academic faculty roles.
Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Applications open) | December 15, 2026 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 years of salary/stipend support (currently $80,000–$104,382/year) plus $50,000/year for research-related expenses; tailored professional development.
Summary: Supports outstanding postdoctoral scientists as they transition to independent faculty roles in academic science.
Key Information: Applicants must not exceed 7 years of postdoctoral experience by Dec 15, 2026, and must be at an HHMI-eligible institution.
Description
The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program, offered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), is designed to support exceptional postdoctoral scientists poised to become future research leaders in the basic biological and biomedical sciences. The program provides up to two years of financial support, professional development, and personalized guidance to facilitate the transition from postdoctoral research to an independent faculty position. Fellows benefit from salary/stipend support, additional research funds, and access to HHMI's vibrant scientific community. Upon securing a qualifying faculty position, fellows may be appointed as Freeman Hrabowski Scholars, further advancing their academic careers within the HHMI network.
