Fund Details
Searle Scholars Program Spring 2017
Sponsor Name
Searle Scholars Program
Nominations Available to Institution
2

Brief Description:

The Searle Scholars Program supports the independent research of outstanding individuals who have begun their first appointment at the assistant professor level. Applicants will be expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences. The program does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components.


Description:

The Searle Scholars Program supports the independent research of outstanding individuals who have begun their first appointment at the assistant professor level. Applicants will be expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences. The program does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components.


Application Information:

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, April 10, 2017 by 11:59 pm. 

This is a firm deadline, late applications will not be accepted.

Please read the following instructions carefully.   
Click on the button at the top-right of the page to apply. A section must be completed in its entirety for your information to be saved.


Please fill out the online form and attach the following documents as one single PDF.

  1. Summary of the proposed research. (Limit 2 pages and a third page may be used for references) 
  2. Statement of the resources/facilities available for the project as is standard for NIH grants. (Limit 1 page)
  3. Nominating letter signed by your department or division head AND co-signed by a research sponsor/mentor. If your department/division head is your research mentor, then only one signature is required. (Limit 2 pages) 
  4. Up-to-date biosketch in NIH format, including publications and listing of current, past and pending sources of funding (Limit 5 pages)
Materials must be submitted as one single PDF.

Style requirements:

  • Font size must be 11 points or larger.
  • Type may be no more than six lines per inch.
  • All copies will be printed in black and white, no exceptions.
Applicants must adhere to the above requirements in order for the application to be reviewed by the selection committee. Additional letters or materials will not be reviewed.
 


Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

Have begun their first appointment at the Assistant Professor level on or after July 1, 2016. If you think you have an appointment pending between the internal deadline and the foundation deadline, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.


Review Criteria:

Applications will be reviewed by the HMS Foundation Funds Committee. 

The HMS Foundation Funds Committee advises department heads, mentors, and candidates to be particularly aware of the Committee’s selection criteria when making nominations:

  1. Research proposal
  2. Relevance to award/area of research
  3. Career trajectory
  4. Letter of support
  5. Publications
  6. Current funding



Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

Information about the Searle Scholars Program is available here.

Harvard Medical School is the sole nominating institution for members of the HMS community. Faculty at the affiliated hospitals may apply only through HMS. Additionally Harvard University will nominate two candidates from among the other Harvard schools.

The Foundation indicates that although Instructors are eligible to apply, they may be at a competitive disadvantage in the national selection process.

Questions regarding this announcement or proposal submission can be directed to Clare Lamont (617-432-7463, clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Clare Lamont at clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu

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  • Joslin Diabetes Center
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