The Searle Scholars Program has again invited Duke University to nominate two faculty members for its annual competition. This award is designed to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.
The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding young scientists who have recently been appointed as assistant professors on a tenure-track appointment.
The current grant level is $300,000 for a three-year period. Normally, the program makes 15 new grants each year.
Deadlines:
- Duke Internal: Aug. 3, 2015
- Applications: Sept. 30, 2015
Agency Website: http://searlescholars.net/go.php?id=5
Areas of Interest:
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 for our Program are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars.
Those considering applying should review the sample application provided here: https://ors.duke.edu/sites/medicine.duke.edumedicine.duke.edudefault/files/Searle_Application_Guide-2016.pdf. Please do not complete the form.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants for awards which will be activated on July 1, 2016 will be 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.
Candidates should have begun their first appointment as an independent investigator at the assistant professor level on or after July 1, 2014. The appointment must be a tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent) at an invited institution.
Amount: $300,000 over three years
Internal Nomination Process:
Owing to the sponsor's restriction on the number of applications that may be submitted from Duke, anyone wishing to pursue nomination should submit the following materials as one PDF via the upload feature on the ORS website.
- A letter of support from dean/chair - 1 to 1.5 pages
- Project summary 4 pages including references
- CV or Biosketch
The above materials should be compiled (in the order listed above) into one PDF file.
Go to Institutionally Limited Nominations/Current Open Competitions: https://ors.duke.edu/orsmanual/current-competitions, Select the appropriate competition and click the Applicant button. Follow the instructions to create a profile (if required). Return to the funding opportunity. Click the Applicant Button on the Opportunities page and then upload your file. Please remember to click Submit after you upload.
The link to FundOpps database: https://researchfunding.duke.edu/searle-scholars-program
If you have questions about this institutionally limited funding opportunity, please email Anastasia Maddox at amm39@duke.edu.