This program supports individual postdoctoral scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD degree and who have completed by July 1, 2026 three-six years of a postdoctoral fellowship. These awards are to enable a postdoctoral researcher to advance to become a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor level or higher and to promote the development of a laboratory program that will lead to independent funding.

To apply, view the competition page. Learn more about the foundation.

• Internal Deadline: June 6, 2025
• Sponsor Deadline: September 1, 2025
• Award Amount: $200,000/year for 2 years
• Eligibility Notes:

• • Must currently hold a post-doctoral research or instructor position
  • 3-6 years of post-doctoral research fellowship or instructor position by July 1, 2026

• Nomination Slots: Vanderbilt may submit 2 applications
• Disciplines: Biological/Biomedical