Searle Scholars Program 2027
Limited submission
The Searle Scholars Program 2027 at the University of Michigan supports outstanding early-career researchers in biomedical sciences and chemistry to advance pioneering scientific work.
Funder: University of Michigan
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 (Internal U-M pre-proposal/nomination deadline) | September 30, 2026 (Searle Scholars Program submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award size and duration set by the national Searle Scholars Program; details on InfoReady.
Summary: Internal competition to nominate exceptional early-career faculty in biomedical sciences or chemistry for the national Searle Scholars award.
Key Information: U-M internal pre-proposal is required; only selected nominees advance to the national stage.
Description
The University of Michigan facilitates an internal competition to select outstanding early-career faculty members as institutional nominees for the national Searle Scholars Program. This prestigious award supports promising researchers in the biomedical sciences and chemistry. The internal process, managed via the Research Commons and InfoReady platform, ensures that only the most competitive candidates are forwarded to the national competition. Nomination limits and detailed requirements are strictly enforced, and all applicants must participate in the U-M internal review before being considered at the national level.
