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HHMI Seeks Early Career Investigators
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced that it is accepting applications for up to 50 new early career investigators. This marks the first time that HHMI has solicited general applications directly from investigators, rather than seeking nominations from eligible institutions. Support of up to 50 new investigators will represent an investment of approximately $600 million, a much needed boost as researchers continue to feel the squeeze of flat funding at NIH.
The Institute is looking to support scientists who conduct work that pushes the boundaries of science, including those pursuing biomedical research in related fields such as chemistry and computational biology. Because HHMI supports investigators rather than individual projects, sponsored researchers have more freedom to pursue different avenues than under a traditional grant model.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or MD, hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible institution, and have between 4 and 10 years of experience at the faculty level. Candidates must also be a principal investigator on an active, peer-reviewed national grant such as an R01.
The deadline for applications is June 13, 2007 and awards will be made in spring 2008. Information on how to apply is available on the HHMI website: www.hhmi.org.