MGH Physician and/or Scientist Development Award
The MGH PSDA provides early-career MD/PhD investigators, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with funding and support to advance research productivity and academic growth.
Funder: Massachusetts General Hospital
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $180,000 plus 20% indirect costs over 3–4 years; max $60,000/year (3-year) or $45,000/year (4-year) plus indirects.
Summary: Supports early-career MD and PhD investigators, with priority for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to foster academic growth and advancement.
Key Information: For MGH faculty; priority for disadvantaged backgrounds; non-transferable if leaving MGH/MGB.
Description
The Physician and/or Scientist Development Award (PSDA) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is designed to provide transitional funding to early-career MD and/or PhD investigators, with particular emphasis on supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is to enhance research productivity and professional growth during the critical early years of an academic career, ultimately increasing opportunities for advancement to senior positions in academic medicine. The program is administered by the Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE) and the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR), and includes both research and career development components.
