[Massachusetts General Hospital](https://www.massgeneral.org)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$500,000 total ($100,000/year for 5 years, inclusive of indirect costs)

Long-term support for outstanding MGH Assistant or Associate Professors to pursue innovative basic, translational, or clinical research.

Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; eligibility is strict regarding external “hard money” support.

--- ## Description The MGH Research Scholars program provides substantial, multi-year funding to outstanding research faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) who are engaged in innovative basic, translational, or clinical research. The program aims to foster ambitious scientific goals by supporting independent investigators at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, allowing them to advance their research careers and contribute to impactful discoveries. Recipients are recognized as MGH Research Scholars, highlighting their scientific achievement and leadership. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $500,000 total, paid as $100,000 per year for five years (inclusive of 20% indirect costs). - Typically, five awards are made annually. --- ## Eligibility - Must have a full-time primary appointment at Massachusetts General Hospital at the time of application and throughout the award period. - Open to independent MGH research faculty at the level of HMS Assistant or Associate Professor. - Full Professors are not eligible. However, applicants promoted to Professor after the application deadline remain eligible. - Applicants must: - Spend the majority of their effort in research. - Have at least one R01 or equivalent level of external support. - Demonstrate a track record of external peer-reviewed funding and innovative research ideas. - Not eligible if currently receiving sustained “hard money” support (e.g., Endowed MGH Scholar/Chair, endowed HMS/Harvard professorship, HHMI support, or comparable departmental/institutional funding for research or salary). - Exceptions may be considered upon request; contact program staff for clarification. - Previous MGH Research Scholars are not eligible. - Women and candidates underrepresented in medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [MGRI Online Grant Management Portal](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/awards-and-grants/ecor-online-grant-management-portal). - Required materials: - Research category selection (clinical, fundamental, or population/healthcare research) - Eligibility confirmation regarding current support - Layperson’s description (200 words) - Personal research statement (3-page limit, excluding references) - Selected listing of five noteworthy publications with impact statements - NIH-format biosketch - NIH-format other support (current and pending) - Format guidelines: - Margins ≥0.5 inches, font size ≥11pt, PDF uploads only, file naming restrictions (A-Z, a-z, 0-9 only) - Applicants may save and edit applications before submission; changes after submission require ECOR approval. --- ## Additional Information - The review process emphasizes scientific accomplishment, innovation, and the expected impact of the research. - Institutional priorities, diversity, and overall funding portfolio may be considered in final selections. - Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply in future cycles. - The program is funded through philanthropy, and awardee research summaries may be used for donor communications. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/awards-and-grants/ecor-faculty-awards/mgh-research-scholars-program) - [Application Portal](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/awards-and-grants/ecor-online-grant-management-portal) - [Past Recipients](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/awards-and-grants/ecor-faculty-awards/mgh-research-scholars-program/mgh-research-scholars----past-recipients) - [Sample NIH Biosketch](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/GrantManager/content/files/biosketch-sample_exp%2002-28-2023.docx) - [Sample NIH Other Support](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/GrantManager/content/files/competing_othersupport_exp%2002-28-2023.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [ecor@mgh.harvard.edu](mailto:ecor@mgh.harvard.edu) | | Funder Main Contact | [contactus@massgeneral.org](mailto:contactus@massgeneral.org) | | Phone | 617-726-2000 | | Funder Website | [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://www.massgeneral.org) | | Program Page | [MGH Research Scholars](https://ecor.mgh.harvard.edu/awards-and-grants/ecor-faculty-awards/mgh-research-scholars-program) |

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