This week, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced a new grant program for early career scientists.  Through a national competition, HHMI plans to invest more than $300 million to as many as 70 early career scientists from various biological and medical scientific disciplines. Candidates must hold a tenure or tenure-track position and have at least two but no more than six years of experience since their initial appointment as an assistant professor (or equivalent position). Awardees will receive six-year, non-renewable appointments to HHMI.  Scientists must indicate their intention to submit an application by April 30, 2008.  The deadline for completed applications is June 10, 2008.  HHMI plans a second competition in 2011.   

For more information, go to: http://www.hhmi.org//news/earlycareer20080310.html