The Macy Faculty Scholars Program by the Infectious Diseases Society of America supports early-career medical and nursing educators in advancing health professions education through mentorship and scholarly innovation.
Funder: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year salary support + $25,000/year project/professional development funds for 2 years; typically up to 5 awards annually.
Summary: Supports early-career medical and nursing educators with mentorship, resources, and a national network to develop future leaders in health professions education.
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program, established by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, is a prestigious career development award for early-career educators in medicine and nursing. The program aims to identify and nurture promising faculty who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to advancing health professions education. Scholars receive substantial salary support, protected time for scholarly work, structured mentorship, professional development funding, and integration into a national network of peers and leaders. The initiative seeks to foster a diverse cohort of educational leaders who will drive innovation and positive change in health professions education, ultimately improving the health and well-being of communities nationwide.