The JAX Scholars Program supports early-career postdocs in innovative biomedical and basic biological research with mentorship, advanced training, and leadership development at The Jackson Laboratory.
Funder: Jackson Laboratory
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (complete application)
Funding Amounts: One year of salary support (amount finalized after FY26 budget approval) plus $10,000 discretionary research and travel budget; second year possible upon review.
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and basic biological sciences at The Jackson Laboratory, emphasizing leadership, independence, and career development.
The JAX Scholars Program at The Jackson Laboratory is designed to support outstanding early-career postdoctoral associates engaged in innovative biomedical and basic biological research. The program offers a highly collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment for advanced scientific training, with a focus on fostering future leaders in science. Scholars receive mentorship from JAX faculty, access to world-class research resources, and opportunities for professional development, teaching, mentoring, advocacy, and outreach. The program aims to help postdocs establish themselves as independent researchers while contributing to the broader scientific community.