Searle Scholars Program
Sponsor: Searle ScholarsInternal Deadline: 06/19/2026Institutional Submission Limit: 1Sponsor Deadline: 09/30/2026Program Website
This foundation supports independent research of outstanding early-career scientists, recently appointed as assistant professors on a tenure-track appointment, with significant potential of innovative and high-impact contributions to research over an extended period of time. Applicants 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, 2025. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent).
Submission Process
Limited submissions for Foundations MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Corporate and Foundation Relations.
If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to USCCFR@sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above: