Medical Institute Medically Trained Scientists Program

Note: This is not a limited submission and is being announced as a courtesy only

The Medically Trained Scientists Program (MTS) welcomes applications from individuals who have trained in medicine and are committed to academic careers in basic, fundamental biomedical research.

About the Program

HHMI believes that basic research leads to a fundamental understanding of biological processes that forms the foundation for future human health advances. With their broad and deep knowledge of human biology and disease, medically trained scientists bring a valuable viewpoint to discovery science. 

Accordingly, HHMI is launching a program to support biomedical researchers who hold a medical degree and are committed to academic careers in basic, fundamental research. The Medically Trained Scientists Program (MTS) will provide fellows with long-term support – starting with mentored postdoctoral training and transitioning to early years as independent faculty.

Up to 10 fellows will be selected in this first open competition.

About the Fellows

We seek applicants who:

• will focus on basic, fundamental biomedical research and have minimal or no clinical activities for the duration of the award; and
• are scientifically creative and highly committed individuals whose research will impact significant biological problems.

We welcome applicants proposing basic, fundamental research in the following biomedical disciplines:

• traditional fields such as biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, neuroscience, and physiology; as well as
• biophysics, biomedical engineering, chemical biology, computational biology, and evolutionary biology.

Proposals focused on epidemiology, health outcomes or clinical research will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants will:

• hold an MD, a DO, or an MD, PhD degree; MD or DO must be conferred by a US institution no earlier than June 30, 2013, and no later than July 1, 2021;
• have been accepted to join a mentor’s research program as a postdoctoral fellow at an eligible institution at the time of the application due date; and
• have not completed more than 24 months of postdoctoral training by the application due date.

Application Instructions

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