Limited Submission Opportunity: Kinship Foundation Searle Scholars Program 2026
URL: https://searlescholars.org/
OBJECTIVES:
The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry who have recently begun their appointment at the assistant professor level and whose appointment is their first tenure-track position.
The Searle Scholars Program supports high risk, high reward research across a broad range of scientific disciplines. It does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components. Potential applicants who are unsure if their research is appropriate for the Searle Program are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars on the program’s website.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
$100,000 per year for 3 years ($300,000 total) beginning on July 1, 2026. For information about use of funds, see the Award Information section of the program’s website.
The Searle Scholars Program does not place any restrictions on funding from other sources of support and is meant to supplement other funding received by an investigator.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Applicants are expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.
Applicants should have begun their appointment as an independent investigator at the assistant professor level on or after May 1, 2024. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent).
Applicants who were nominated for awards in the previous competition year but were not awarded may still meet the eligibility criteria for the current competition.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
BU may forward 2 applicants. Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by: 7/9/2025
- Short Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application
- 2-page Research Program Proposal describing in detail one of the specific areas of research you would like to perform in your laboratory in the next few years and indicating how this work is particularly novel and important. References may be included on a third page.
- You will provide a brief description of the other areas of research in your response to one of the Short Questions.
- Up-to-date CV
A faculty committee will review internal proposals and select nominees. Foundation Relations will work with the nominees to develop and submit the institutional nomination letter and applicant materials by 9/30/2025.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by 11:59 pm EST
Anticipated Notification Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Sponsor Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025