The HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports outstanding early career tenured and tenure-track faculty researchers, including physician-scientists, who show exceptional promise as leaders in their fields. Scholars become HHMI employees while maintaining academic appointments and labs at their host institutions, and receive up to ten years of support contingent on a successful midpoint evaluation.
During their term(s), Scholars receive full salary and benefits, a generous research budget, tailored professional development, and are eligible to participate in the HHMI capital equipment program, which provides regular opportunities to obtain equipment and instruments that advance the Scholar’s research program. They additionally have access to cutting-edge imaging and other scientific resources at our Janelia Research Campus, and join HHMI’s thriving community of scientists across career stages through events such as HHMI Science Meetings and retreats.
The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program reflects HHMI’s philosophy of supporting “people, not projects.” Scholars are expected to be models of scientific excellence and inclusive lab leadership, and to recruit, mentor, and inspire a wide range of trainees. To advance their leadership and mentorship skills, Scholars complete a year-long course leveraging HHMI’s Science Leadership & Lab Culture program and other HHMI-sponsored resources.
To be eligible for the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program, applicants must have no more than 7 years of experience directing a lab at an HHMI eligible host institution as of the application close date. Beginning with the 2028 competition — opening November 3, 2026 — the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars and Hanna H. Gray Fellows Programs will select scientists through a single, combined competition. (Applicant review is specific to career stage.) Hanna Gray postdoctoral scientists who obtain a qualifying faculty position will be appointed as Freeman Hrabowski Scholars.
KEY DATES
- Applications Open:
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET - Applications Close:
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET - Semifinalists Notified:
August 2027 - Semifinalist Leadership Interviews:
September–October 2027 - Semifinalist Recorded Presentations Due:
October 2027 - Finalists Notified:
November 2027 - Finalist Scientific Interviews:
January 2028 - Selectees Notified:
February 2028 - Acceptance Letters Due:
Two weeks after notification - Appointments Begin:
May 1–August 31, 2028
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