Below is a summary assembled by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO). Please see the full solicitation for complete information about the funding opportunity.
Program Summary听
The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to selected universities and research centers to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.
The Searle Scholars Program Scientific Advisory Board is primarily interested in the potential of applicants to make innovative and high-impact contributions to research over an extended period of time.
The Searle Scholars Program does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components. Potential applicants who are unsure if their research is appropriate are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars on .
Deadlines
CU Internal Deadline: 11:59pm MT August 5, 2024
Sponsor Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Internal Application Requirements (all in PDF format)
- Proposal Summary (2 pages maximum): Please include the following elements: 1) specific areas of research you would like to conduct in your lab over the next few years and explain why the work is novel and important; 2) facilities available to conduct research; and 3) other sources of support (awarded and pending).
- Biosketch/Curriculum Vitae
- Nomination Letter (2 pages maximum): The letter should be from a chair, director, or dean and attest to the candidate鈥檚 qualifications and the department鈥檚 commitment to the candidate鈥檚 research.
- Budget Overview (1 page maximum): A basic budget outlining project costs is sufficient; detailed OCG budgets are not required.
To access the online application, visit:
Eligibility
Applicants for the 2025 competition (awards which will be activated on July 1, 2025) are expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences. Applicants should have begun their appointment as an independent investigator at the assistant professor level on or after May 1, 2023. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent). Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens, however, the awardees must be legally employed at a United States degree granting or research institution.
Limited Submission Guidelines
CU 羞羞视频 has been invited to nominate two individuals.
Award Information and Duration
Total Award Amount: $300,000
Award Term: 3 years
Number of Awards: 15