Stead Family Scholars Program
The Stead Family Scholars Program at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine supports early-career faculty in advancing innovative biomedical research and professional development.
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Funder: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Internal Submission Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $125,000 per year for three years per awardee; no direct salary support for Scholar.
Summary: Supports early-career investigators at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine with funding and professional development to advance innovative research.
Key Information: For early-stage tenure-track or recently tenured faculty with demonstrated independence and innovation.
Description
The Stead Family Scholars Program is a prestigious internal funding opportunity at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. It aims to recognize and accelerate the careers of outstanding early-career faculty who are emerging as leaders in their research fields. The program provides substantial research funding and structured professional development, including leadership and communication training. Scholars are expected to pursue bold, unexplored ideas with the potential for significant scientific breakthroughs and to participate in program activities such as presenting at the Stead Family Innovation Scholar forum.
