Funding-HHMI-GBMF Plant Sciences Competition; November 9, 2010

Agency

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF)

Description

HHMI and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation are collaborating on a new program to support highly promising scientists from a range of disciplines relevant to plant sciences research. HHMI and GBMF will select up to 15 HHMI-GBMF investigators who have led independent laboratories at one of the approximately 200 U.S. medical schools, universities, and research institutions that are eligible for this competition, including the University of Kentucky. Those selected will receive five-year appointments to HHMI and substantial research support while remaining affiliated with their home institutions.

To be eligible, candidates my have a doctoral degree; hold a tenured, tenure-track or equivalent position at an eligible U.S. institution with a rank of assistant professor or higher; have received his/her first appointment as assistant professor or equivalent no later than December 31, 2006; and be the principal investigator on one or more active, national, peer-reviewed research grants that provide  at least three years of support.

Closing Date: November 9, 2010

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.hhmi.org/news/plant20100930.html and http://www.hhmi.org/research/competitions/