Hanna H Gray Fellowship 2025 for Early Scientists

The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program 2025, supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), offers an extraordinary opportunity for early-career scientists to launch their academic careers in biological and biomedical sciences. With up to $1.5 million in funding, the fellowship aims to develop future leaders in academic science who are committed to fostering inclusive research environments and advancing foundational discoveries.

Fellowship Overview

The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program empowers exceptional researchers by supporting their postdoctoral training and providing resources as they transition into independent faculty roles. Fellows benefit from financial support, professional development opportunities, and access to HHMI’s multigenerational scientific community.

Through this program, fellows are encouraged to build creative, bold, and inclusive lab environments, recruit diverse talent, and inspire the next generation of scientists from all backgrounds.

Benefits of the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program

1# Financial Support:

• • Postdoctoral Training Phase:
    • Annual salary: $80,000 (initial year).
    • Annual expense allowance: $20,000.
    • Duration: Minimum of 2 years, up to a maximum of 4 years.
  • Faculty Phase:
    • Research funding: $250,000 annually.
    • Annual expense allowance: $20,000.
    • Duration: Up to 4 years after attaining a faculty position.

2# Community and Mentorship:

• • Fellows join a supportive HHMI community that emphasizes professional growth and mentorship.
  • Participation in annual HHMI science meetings and professional development activities.

3# Career Development:

• • Fellows receive guidance on creating inclusive, impactful research labs.
  • The program fosters leadership skills essential for long-term success in academic science.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Research Discipline: Be a basic science researcher or physician-scientist in biological or biomedical sciences supported by HHMI.
• Postdoctoral Training: Must have been accepted into a postdoctoral laboratory led by a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at a U.S. institution (including Puerto Rico).
• Research Commitment: Devote at least 75% of total effort to research during the postdoctoral training phase.
• Postdoctoral Experience: No more than 24 months of postdoctoral training by the application deadline.
• Educational Qualifications:
  • Hold a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) conferred before the grant term begins.
  • If the graduate degree is from a U.S. institution: Any nationality may apply.
  • If the graduate degree is from a non-U.S. institution: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Degree Timeline:
  • PhD applicants: Degree conferred between February 26, 2023, and January 15, 2026.
  • MD/MD-PhD applicants: No more than 24 months of postdoctoral training by February 26, 2025.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive application here (https://www.hhmi.org/programs/hanna-h-gray-fellows#award-information), including:

1. Research Record:
   • Summary of educational and research training.
   • Description of PhD research, including up to three selected research articles.
2. Personal Statements:
   • Motivation to become an academic researcher.
   • Commitment to building an inclusive lab culture.
   • How personal experiences influence career goals.
3. Research Plan:
   • Postdoctoral research proposal and training environment plan.
4. Supporting Documents:
   • Curriculum vitae and lab census (provided by postdoctoral mentor).
   • Questionnaires from PhD advisor and postdoctoral mentor.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program 2025 is February 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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