Grants for Biomedical Research International Early Career Scientists

Grants for Biomedical Research International Early Career ScientistsScience is a multinational, cross-cultural endeavor that connects researchers across the borders created by discipline and continent. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) believes it is vital to encourage the careers and scientific creativity of scientists working abroad. HHMI is announcing an International Early Career Scientist Program, which will support up to 35 outstanding scientists working in selected countries outside the United States who are, or have the potential to become, scientific leaders.Five-year basic biomedical research grant Application deadline: February 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. ET, U.S.Application information: Click APPLY NOW below. The International Early Career Scientist Program will select and support highly qualified scientists working in selected countries outside the United States who are in the critical beginning stages of their independent careers. HHMI international early career scientists will receive five-year grants—$250,000 in the first year and $100,000 for each of the following four years.Successful applicants will have trained through the postdoctoral level in a vigorous basic research environment. Eligible candidates must have trained in the United States at the doctoral, medical, or postdoctoral level. Applicants are expected to have outstanding scientific training records and exceptional potential for significant productivity and originality in their independent careers.HHMI recognizes that a supportive research environment is crucial to launching a successful research program, so awards will be made only to institutions that can clearly support the research activities of the grant recipient.Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:• Hold a doctoral degree or medical degree and have completed postdoctoral research training.• Have trained at the doctoral, medical, or postdoctoral level in the United States.• Hold a full-time position as an independent researcher at a research oriented university, medical school, or nonprofit institution in any of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey.• Have made significant contributions in fundamental biomedical research on basic biological processes or disease mechanisms, and have been the first or senior author on at least two peer-reviewed, English-language, original research publications.• Have started their first independent research position on or after January 1, 2004.• Control their own research direction, laboratory space, and funding and devote most of their professional time to research, mentoring, and teaching.HHMI, a nonprofit medical research organization, plays a powerful role in advancing biomedical research and science education. To learn more, visit www.hhmi.org.

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