Mid-Career & Senior Faculty Program
The HHMI Investigator Program funds established scientists to pursue bold, curiosity-driven research in basic biological and biomedical sciences with long-term, flexible support.
Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Seven-year renewable term; full salary, benefits, robust research support, and equipment funds provided to each Investigator.
Summary: Supports established scientists with long-term, flexible funding to advance fundamental research in biological and biomedical sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must have held an independent faculty position for at least seven years at an eligible US institution.
Description
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator Program provides established researchers in basic biological and biomedical sciences with long-term, flexible support to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven research. HHMI Investigators are selected for their proven ability to drive advances that fundamentally change our understanding of how biology works and for fostering inclusive, collaborative research environments. Investigators become HHMI employees while maintaining their academic appointments and research labs at their home institutions, joining a vibrant network recognized for groundbreaking discoveries, including multiple Nobel Prizes.
