Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: Searle Scholars Program
URL: https://www.searlescholars.net/
OBJECTIVES:
The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to selected universities and research centers 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 at a participating academic or research institution.
The Searle Scholars Program 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 our Program are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars on this website.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
$100,000 per year for three years. Generally, the program makes 15 new grants each year. For information about use of funds, please see the program’s award information section.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Applicants must 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 July 1, 2020. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent) at an invited institution.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE: 7/16/21
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- Letter of recommendation from the appropriate Department Chair or a senior researcher;
- A brief (two-page) statement by the candidate describing his or her significant scientific work and immediate research plans;
- Up-to-date CV.
A faculty committee drawn from both campuses 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 9/30/21.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Friday, July 16, 2021
Sponsor Deadline: Thursday, September 30, 2021