NYU's Whitehead Fellowships support junior faculty in biomedical and biological sciences to launch independent research and build competitiveness for future external funding.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Internal fellowship; award size and duration not specified—supports early-career faculty research in biomedical and biological sciences.
Summary: Supports junior NYU faculty in biomedical and biological sciences to advance independent research and enhance competitiveness for external funding.
Key Information: For NYU junior faculty only; contact program administrator for full guidelines and application details.
The Whitehead Fellowships for Junior Faculty in Biomedical and Biological Sciences are competitive internal awards offered by New York University. These fellowships are designed to assist early-career faculty in the biomedical and biological sciences as they establish their independent research programs. The primary aim is to provide focused research support that enables junior faculty to generate preliminary data and strengthen their ability to secure future external funding.