Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

A non-profit organization that supports scientific research and education through its grants to individuals and institutions. Apart from a few programs, such as the Scholars Programs listed here, most HHMI grants are awarded through competitions that have a formal invitation and review process.

HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program
To offer outstanding students at US medical and dental schools the opportunity to receive approximately one year of research training at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2008

Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students
To offer outstanding students at US medical and dental schools the opportunity to receive approximately 1 year of research training at any academic or non-profit institution in the United States. (except the National Institutes of Health).
Application Deadline: Jan. 11, 2008

Physician/Scientist Early Career Award
Grant award of $150,000 over three years, open to applications from alumni of the Research Scholars Programs above
Application Deadline: March 13, 2008

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Updated: February 8, 2008