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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. Founded in 1953, HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy with a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals.

We believe that the most transformative breakthroughs come when talented scientists are given the freedom to pursue bold ideas. That’s why we take a “people, not projects” approach, providing generous and flexible support to talented scientists so they can go where their science leads.

Jan 8, 2025 · The cohort includes early career scientists working in research areas ranging from treatment-resistant cancers to how animals evolved to live on land. The HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program provides each fellow with up to $1.5 …

Oct 23, 2024 · More than 30 years ago, as a pediatric resident at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine, Huda Zoghbi first encountered patients with symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to a progressive loss of mobility and coordination early in a child’s life. In time, each patient’s story inspired Zoghbi to pivot from clinical medicine to …

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Jan 8, 2025 · Our Program Booklet states that Fellows may not hold other postdoctoral fellowships or mentored K-series NIH grants during this award. Research funding through competitive grants or institutional awards is allowed, as permitted by the training institution.

Frequently asked questions about the 2025 Gilliam Fellows Program application. Last updated September 27, 2024.

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program honors the contributions of Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President Emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a major force in increasing the number of scientists, engineers, and physicians from backgrounds underrepresented in science in the United States.

Beauty is all around us. It is everywhere our eyes can see – in the breathtaking majesty of snowcapped mountains, in the tranquil shores of tropical beaches, and in the faces of those we love. But what about the world our eyes cannot see? Scientists have …