Macy Faculty Scholars Program
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program supports early-career medical and nursing educators with mentorship, funding, and networking to foster leadership in health professions education.
Funder: Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2025 (2026 Macy Faculty Scholars Program) | July 30, 2026 (2027 Macy Faculty Scholars Program)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for salary support + $25,000/year for project/professional development (2 years); up to 5 awards/year.
Summary: Supports early-career medical and nursing educators with mentorship, funding, and a professional network to foster leadership in health professions education.
Key Information: Only one nominee per school per year; applicants must be nominated by their dean.
Description
The Macy Faculty Scholars Program, offered by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, is a prestigious career development award designed to nurture early-career educators in medicine and nursing. The program provides selected Scholars with significant protected time, mentorship from a national advisory committee, access to a national network of peers, and professional development opportunities. The aim is to accelerate Scholars’ careers, support their transition of teaching practice into scholarship, and prepare them to become impactful leaders in health professions education—locally, nationally, and beyond. The program emphasizes diversity in its Scholars and encourages applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and institutions across the United States.
