[Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation](https://macyfoundation.org)

September 15, 2023 | August 1, 2025 | July 30, 2026

Up to $100,000/year salary support (50% protected time) + $25,000/year for project support and professional development, for 2 years; up to five awards annually.

Supports early-career medical and nursing educators with resources, mentorship, and networking to develop national leaders in health professions education.

--- ## Description The Macy Faculty Scholars Program is a prestigious career development award designed to accelerate the careers of promising early-career educators in medicine and nursing. The program provides substantial salary support for protected time, mentorship from national leaders, professional development funds, and access to a vibrant network of peers and alumni. Scholars undertake a mentored educational project at their home institution, with the goal of transforming their teaching practice into scholarship and fostering leadership in health professions education. The program emphasizes diversity in backgrounds and institutional settings and seeks candidates committed to advancing educational innovation, equity, and collaboration in medical and nursing education. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2023: Application deadline (2024 cohort) - August 1, 2025: Application deadline (2026 cohort) - July 30, 2026: Application deadline (2027 cohort) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $100,000 per year in salary support for 50% protected time (for 2 years) - $25,000 per year for project support and professional development (for 2 years) - Additional support for participation in a Harvard Macy Institute course, annual meetings, and related travel - Up to five awards are made annually - Indirect costs and fringe benefits are not covered; the home institution is expected to provide these as in-kind contributions --- ## Eligibility - Must be a benefits-eligible, doctorally prepared faculty member (e.g., MD, PhD, DNP, EdD) at a U.S.-accredited nursing, allopathic, or osteopathic medical school - Typically at the assistant professor or early associate professor rank with ~3–8 years of faculty experience - Nominated by the dean of the nursing or medical school (only one nominee per school per year; schools with a current first-year Scholar cannot nominate) - Must have an identified senior faculty mentor - Must have an educational scholarship project with appropriate institutional support and a commitment to protect 50% of the Scholar’s time - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Candidates from diverse backgrounds and institutions are encouraged to apply - Non-clinician educators may apply if nominated by the dean and focused on advancing medical or nursing education --- ## Application Process - Complete an online application, including: - Personal statement (career objectives and goals) - Project description (educational innovation, rationale, impact, and assessment plan) - Nominating letter from the dean - Letters of support from the mentor, department chair, and one additional senior faculty member - Biosketches for candidate and mentor - Review program guidelines for specific formatting and page limits - Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline; incomplete or improperly formatted applications may be returned for revision (one resubmission allowed) - Selection process includes review by Foundation staff and the National Advisory Committee, semifinalist and finalist rounds, and virtual interviews --- ## Additional Information - The program particularly values projects addressing diversity, equity, and belonging; interprofessional collaboration; or preparation for ethical dilemmas in health professions education - Scholars are required to participate in annual meetings, the Harvard Macy Institute course, and the alumni network after completion - Institutional support and strong mentorship are critical components for a competitive application - FAQs, webinar recordings, and further details are available on the program website --- ## External Links - [Macy Faculty Scholars Program Overview](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/about) - [Application Portal & Instructions](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/apply) - [2026 Informational Webinar Slides (PDF)](https://macyfoundation.org/assets/img/MFS2026Webinar/2026-mfs-informational-webinar---final-(5.27.25).pdf) - [2026 Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://macyfoundation.org/assets/img/2026-preview.pdf) - [FAQs and Program Details](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/about) - [Current and Past Scholars](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@macyfoundation.org](mailto:info@macyfoundation.org) | | Phone | (212) 486-2424 | | Address | 44 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065 | | Program Website | [https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/about](https://macyfoundation.org/macy-scholars/about) | ---

Macy Faculty Scholars Program

Sign in to see full grant listing