Fellowship

HHMI PhD and Postdoc Transition Program, Gilliam …

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

Fellowship funding No Deadline Stated

Overview

The Gilliam Fellows Program supports second- and third-year PhD students and their faculty thesis advisors in biological and biomedical sciences, with PhD stipend support and a potential postdoctoral transition pathway.

Eligibility

Applicants must be second- or third-year PhD students in the biological and biomedical sciences.Applicants must be at eligible HHMI institutions across the United States.International PhD students and students in health-sciences dual-degree PhD programs, including MD-PhD programs, are eligible beginning with the September 2026 competition.PhD students apply as mentor-mentee pairs with their faculty thesis advisors.

Benefits

Up to three years of stipend support during PhD training.A discretionary allowance.Professional development programming and participation in HHMI’s broader scientific community.Eligible Gilliam PhD Fellows may apply for additional postdoctoral salary and research support after completing their graduate work.Gilliam Postdoc Fellows receive additional tailored professional development.

Application Process

The next competition launches on September 1, 2026. Additional application requirements and timelines will be shared in advance of the application launch.

The HHMI PhD and Postdoc Transition Program, Gilliam Fellows Program supports PhD students and faculty thesis advisors pursuing scientific research and inclusive training environments.

Opportunity

HHMI PhD and Postdoc Transition Program, Gilliam Fellows Program

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 biological and biomedical sciences
Students at eligible HHMI institutions across the United States
International PhD students, beginning with the September 2026 competition
Students in health-sciences dual-degree PhD programs, including MD-PhD programs
PhD students applying together with their faculty thesis advisors as mentor-mentee pairs

Fields of Study

Biological and biomedical sciences

Value

Up to three years of stipend support during PhD training
Discretionary allowance
Professional development programming and access to HHMI’s scientific community
Additional postdoctoral salary and research support may be available to Gilliam PhD Fellows who pursue academic science careers

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

Postdoctoral progression considers the Fellow’s PhD research
Career aspirations are considered for progression to the postdoctoral phase
The suitability of the mentorship and training environment in the prospective postdoctoral host laboratory is considered

How to Apply

The next competition launches on September 1, 2026. Additional application requirements and timelines will be shared in advance of the application launch.

Application Deadline

The next competition is scheduled to launch on September 1, 2026. The application deadline has not been stated.

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