Part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the award supports outstanding junior scientists with the intellect, scientific creativity, drive, and maturity bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers.
Award Details
- Single PI only
- Must complete doctoral degree or clinical training between May 1, 2023 and September 30, 2025
- Must be in non-independent research position at time of application submission
- Limit of 2 applications per institution
- Preliminary data not required
- Requires 9.6 months of research effort each year for first 2 years
- Requires 3-5Â Letters of Reference
- $250,000 direct costs per year for up to 5 years
To learn more about the nomination process, please email UChicagoGRAD Fellowships at grad-fellowships@uchicago.edu.
Fellowship Website:
https://commonfund.nih.gov/earlyindependence