Macy Faculty Scholars Program
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program supports early-career medical and nursing educators to develop as national leaders in health professions education through mentorship, resources, and educational scholarship.
Funder: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (full application due by 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year salary support + $25,000/year project/professional development support, for 2 years per scholar.
Summary: Supports early-career medical and nursing educators in the U.S. with mentorship, protected time, and resources to develop as national leaders in health professions education.
Key Information: Only one nominee per nursing or medical school per cycle; nomination must come from the dean.
Description
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program is designed to accelerate the careers of promising early-career educators in medicine and nursing by providing them with substantial resources, mentorship, and access to a national professional network. The goal is to foster the next generation of leaders and innovators in health professions education, with an emphasis on diversity, educational scholarship, and impactful leadership at institutional and national levels. Scholars receive formal mentoring, participate in annual gatherings, and are integrated into the broader Macy Foundation community.
