Pew Biomedical Scholars
Supports early-career biomedical scientists pursuing innovative, independent research to advance human health, with a focus on high-impact, non-clinical projects.
Funder: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Institutional nomination deadline (projected) | November 2026: Full online application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total ($75,000/year for 4 years) per scholar; limited PI salary support and indirect costs.
Summary: Supports outstanding early-career investigators in the biomedical sciences to pursue innovative, independent research relevant to human health.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by a participating institution and meet strict eligibility criteria for early-career assistant professors.
Description
The program provides substantial support to early-career scientists demonstrating exceptional promise in biomedical research. Funding is intended to empower new independent investigators to pursue bold, creative research projects that advance understanding of human health. The award is highly competitive and only available to nominees from a select list of participating U.S. institutions. The program encourages innovative, high-impact research in basic, translational, or applied biomedical sciences, but does not fund clinical trials.
