We believe that the most transformative breakthroughs come when talented scientists are given the freedom to pursue bold ideas. That’s why we take a “people, not projects” approach, providing generous and flexible support to talented scientists so they can go where their science leads.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. Founded in 1953, HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy with a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals.

Oct 9, 2024 · Computational protein design and protein structure prediction have earned three scientists the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. David Baker, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper of Google DeepMind external link, opens in a new tab were announced as this year’s recipients by the Royal ...

HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, brings together teams of scientists to unlock the fundamentals of biology. The Center plays a key role in HHMI's efforts to intentionally integrate equity and inclusion into research culture across key academic career stages. Our educational media ...

Oct 23, 2024 · More than 30 years ago, as a pediatric resident at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine, Huda Zoghbi first encountered patients with symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to a progressive loss of mobility and coordination early in a child’s life. In time, each patient’s story inspired Zoghbi to pivot from clinical medicine to research, where ...

Oct 24, 2024 · Frequently asked questions about the 2025 Gilliam Fellows Program application. Last updated September 27, 2024.

Jan 8, 2025 · Our Program Booklet states that Fellows may not hold other postdoctoral fellowships or mentored K-series NIH grants during this award. Research funding through competitive grants or institutional awards is allowed, as permitted by the training institution.

Fellowship Term Begins September 1, 2025 Application Opens October 17, 2024 Application Deadline December 5, 2024 Award Notification June 2025 2025 Program Announcement

Erin O’Shea is the first woman and the sixth president to lead the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Before becoming President, she served as HHMI’s Chief Scientific Officer for three years.

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program honors the contributions of Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President Emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a major force in increasing the number of scientists, engineers, and physicians from backgrounds underrepresented in science in the United States.