HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program 2028 competition
The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program supports early-career postdoctoral scientists in basic biological and biomedical research at HHMI-eligible institutions, with salary, expenses and faculty-search support for up to two years.
| Amount / funding | Up to 2 years of salary/stipend plus expense support and faculty-search support (amount not stated on the fetched official page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Competition opens 3 November 2026 and closes 15 December 2026, 5 PM ET; appointments run 1 May to 31 August 2028 |
| Start date | Appointments between 1 May and 31 August 2028 |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program supports early-career postdoctoral scientists in basic biological and biomedical research at HHMI-eligible institutions, with salary, expenses and faculty-search support for up to two years.
Minimum requirements
Postdoctoral researcher in basic biological or biomedical sciences at an HHMI-eligible institution; PhD and/or MD; no more than 7 years of postdoctoral experience by 15 December 2026; US work authorisation; mentor questionnaire instead of recommendation letters; no journal names in the application
Application checklist
- PhD and/or MD degree
- Postdoctoral position at an HHMI-eligible institution
- Mentor questionnaire (no recommendation letters)
- Application without journal names
- US work authorisation
Application tips
- Count postdoctoral experience carefully: no more than 7 years by 15 December 2026
- Ask your mentor early for the questionnaire, since it replaces recommendation letters
- Remove all journal names from the application before submitting
- Confirm your institution is HHMI-eligible before the 3 November 2026 opening
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: biological sciences, biomedical sciences