The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences
provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in
science relevant to the advancement of human health. The program makes
grants to selected academic
institutions to support the independent research of outstanding
individuals who are in their first few years of their appointment at the
assistant professor level.
Based on their performance during
their education and training, candidates should demonstrate outstanding
promise as contributors in science relevant to human health. This
program does not fund clinical trials research. Strong proposals will
incorporate particularly creative and pioneering approaches to basic,
translational, and applied biomedical research. Candidates whose work is
based on biomedical principles but who bring in concepts and theories
from more diverse fields are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility for the 2024 award
Candidates must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: - Hold a doctorate in biomedical sciences, medicine, or a related field, including engineering or the physical sciences.
- As of Sept. 7, 2023, run an independent lab and hold a full-time
appointment at the rank of assistant professor. (Appointments such as
research assistant professor, adjunct assistant professor, assistant
professor research track, visiting professor, or instructor are not
eligible). - Must not have been appointed as an assistant professor
at any institution prior to June 12, 2019, whether or not such an
appointment was on a tenure track. Time spent in clinical internships,
residencies, in work toward board certification, or on parental leave
does not count as part of this four-year limit. Candidates who need an
exception on the four-year limit should contact Pew’s program office to
ensure that application reviewers are aware an exception has been given.
- Please note that the eligibility criteria above have been
temporarily expanded to account for COVID-related lab shutdowns. Please
direct any questions to the program office at scholarsapp@pewtrusts.org.
- May apply to the program a maximum of two times. All applicants
must be nominated by their institution and must complete the 2024 online
application. - If applicants have appointments at more than one eligible
nominating institution or affiliate, they may not reapply in a
subsequent year from a different nominating entity. - May not be nominated for the Pew Scholars Program and the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research in the same year.
Anticipated funding: $300,000; $75,000 per year for a four-year period. |