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. Ideas
with the potential to produce an unusually high impact are encouraged.
Eligibility for the 2025 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. 5, 2024, 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 10, 2020, 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 2025
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.
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