Fellowship

HHMI PhD-Postdoc Transition Program (Gilliam Fellowship)

  • Organization: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
  • Country: United States
  • Degree Level: PhD
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Overview

The HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program provides funding and professional development for eligible second- and third-year PhD students and their faculty advisors.

Eligibility

The program is open to:Second- and third-year PhD students in the basic biological and biomedical sciences at an HHMI-eligible institution, applying with their faculty PhD advisor.U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, and international students eligible to study and receive funding at their institution.Dual-degree students, including MD-PhD and DVM-PhD students.

Benefits

An award of up to $65,000 per year for up to three years.A $50,000 annual stipend.A $5,000 discretionary allowance for professional development.A $10,000 institutional allowance to offset tuition, university-sponsored health insurance, and fees.Professional development programming tailored to students and advisors.Participation in HHMI Science Meetings and the Gilliam Annual Meeting.Eligible Gilliam PhD Fellows pursuing academic research careers may apply for four additional years of postdoctoral support as Gilliam Postdoc Fellows.Gilliam support cannot be used for indirect costs or research costs, including consumable supplies and equipment. Research costs are the responsibility of the PhD advisor.

Required Documents

An application submitted by the PhD student with their faculty PhD advisor.

Application Process

Visit www.hhmi.org/handshake-gilliam for full program details, FAQs, and application instructions.
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The HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program supports second- and third-year PhD students and their faculty advisors in the basic biological and biomedical sciences, with up to three years of fellowship funding and professional development opportunities.

Opportunity

HHMI PhD-Postdoc Transition Program (Gilliam Fellowship)

Type

Fellowship

University

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Country

United States

Study Level

PhD and postdoctoral

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Second- and third-year PhD students in the basic biological and biomedical sciences
  • Students enrolled at an HHMI-eligible institution
  • Applicants applying with their faculty PhD advisor
  • U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, and international students eligible to study and receive funding at their institution
  • Dual-degree students, including MD-PhD and DVM-PhD students

Fields of Study

Basic biological and biomedical sciences

Value

  • Up to $65,000 per year for up to three years
  • $50,000 annual stipend
  • $5,000 discretionary allowance for professional development
  • $10,000 institutional allowance for tuition, university-sponsored health insurance, and fees
  • Professional development programming for students and advisors
  • Participation in HHMI Science Meetings and the Gilliam Annual Meeting
  • Gilliam PhD Fellows pursuing academic research careers may apply for four additional years of postdoctoral support as Gilliam Postdoc Fellows

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Annual open competition
  • Applicants must apply as student–faculty advisor pairs
  • No nomination is required

Required Documents

  • An application submitted by the PhD student together with their faculty PhD advisor

How to Apply

Apply through HHMI at www.hhmi.org/handshake-gilliam. Review the full program details and FAQs before submitting an application.

Application Deadline

Applications close October 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Apply via the official page: https://www.hhmi.org/handshake-gilliam

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