The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program is now accepting applications from outstanding basic biomedical researchers, including physician-scientists, who are strongly committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Over the next 20 years, HHMI expects to hire and support up to 150 early-career faculty as Freeman Hrabowski Scholars – appointing 30 Scholars every other year for the next decade. Each Scholar will be appointed to a five-year term, renewable once with evaluation. 

Each Freeman Hrabowski Scholar will receive up to $8.6 million over 10 years, including full salary, benefits, a research budget, and scientific equipment. In addition, Scholars will participate in professional development to advance their leadership and mentorship skills.

Eligibility:

The program is open to individuals who:  

• hold a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) 
• began their first post-training position and a tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position on or after July 1, 2018, or have accepted an offer for a tenure-track (or equivalent) position that will begin no later than July 1, 2023 
• maintain a tenure-track appointment or equivalent at an eligible US institution; federal government employees are not eligible 
• have a research focus in any area of basic biomedical science, as well as plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and/or computational biology 
• are authorized to work in the US or can obtain work authorization for the duration of employment; HHMI sponsors visas for eligible individuals 

Application process 

Applicants may establish eligibility and apply via the HHMI Application and Review Channel beginning May 26, 2022.  Applications are due by September 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. (ET).   

The application includes the following components:  

• Brief summary of prior research 
• Description of ongoing and planned research program 
• Three selected scientific contributions (e.g., publications, preprints deposited in a repository, software, datasets, technologies) the applicant would like to highlight, as well as paragraphs describing the significance and impact of each contribution 
• Responses to HHMI culture and climate questions focused on mentorship, understanding of systemic inequity, exclusion, and lack of representation in academia in the US, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in science 
• Two letters of support from mentors knowledgeable about the applicant’s scientific research, research skills, and research training (could include PhD and postdoctoral mentors and/or others) 
• Letter of support from department chair at the semi-finalist stage 
• Additional applicant information such as a bibliography, training and employment history, and lists of current research support and professional activities