HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program
A fellowship application completed collaboratively by an eligible PhD student, their primary advisor and an additional reference.
Key dates
- Applications close: October 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Who this is for
For eligible second- or third-year PhD or dual-degree students in biological or biomedical sciences at HHMI-eligible institutions, with remaining-study and other conditions in the applicant guide.
Award
$65,000 per year for up to three years: a $50,000 annual stipend plus discretionary and institutional allowances.
Planning suggestions
- Planning suggestion. If you are a student, coordinate with your advisor and reference before starting the final submission pass; their materials are part of the application.
- Planning suggestion. If your program year is borderline, check total years in the graduate program rather than time in your current lab before building a plan around this cycle.
Source and update watch
Official source: Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Source reviewed 2026-10-24.
Update watch. Recheck the official program page before applying and whenever HHMI posts a new competition guide.
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