The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation established to support young researchers in conducting early postdoctoral research training in all basic biomedical sciences.

This fellowship is a competitive program offering a limited number of scholarships for the postdoctoral degrees, aiming to encourage creative thinkers, recognize the passion for scientific discoveries.

Key dates:

• Deadline: June 15 (5:00 pm EST)
• Interview date: Early- Mid October
• Review of personal interview application: November 6
• Final notification date for successful applicants: November 9
• Starting date: April 1, 2021
• End of program: September 1, 2021

Location: USA

Duration: three years

Benefits:

• travel expenses for fellow and his/her family
• travel expenses for two-day meeting held in November
• Annual stipend and research allowance
• First-year, the participant will receive $54000
• Second-year, the participants will receive $57000
• Third-year, the participant will receive $60000
• Research allowance for each year is $1500
• There is a dependent Child allowance of $1500 per annum for each child

Level of study: postdoctoral research training

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Eligibilities:

• Participants must have obtained/ or are their final stage of Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree
• Looking to start their postdoctoral training in basic medical research
• No more than one year of postdoctoral research experience.
• Participant graduation must be within the last two years for Ph.D. and withing the last three years for M.D degrees additionally.
• Must not receive any extensive pre-doctoral or postdoctoral training
• Will attend a two-day annual meeting which will be held in November of each year

Supported documents:

• 2-page application cover
• Application items 1-6
• Three significant publications that are not readily available online
• A financial officer’s letter
• Collaboration letters
• Four reference letters
• One letter from your prospective supervisor

Note: your reference letter must not be uploaded along with the application form. Do not use the templet of reference letters for your supervisor’s letter.

How to apply:

• Fill out the online application form
• Download the reference letter  template
• Your referees must fill the reference letter, and send them to letters@hhwf.org
• Download the Application Items 1-6, fill and upload it along with your online application form.

The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation official website can provide more information about the fellowship.