HHMI fellowship for early-career life scientists from under-represented backgrounds.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship. Up to 4 years postdoctoral support ($80K/year plus expense and research allowances) + up to 4 years early-career faculty support. Total package ~$1.4M. Open to PhDs from historically excluded groups in life sciences.
PhD in life sciences, within 1.5 years of starting postdoc
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows (Life Sciences). PhD in life sciences, within 1.5 years of starting postdoc
The HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows (Life Sciences) provides: Up to $80K postdoc + $270K faculty startup. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Jan 2027. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.hhmi.org/programs/hanna-h-gray-fellows. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a life sciences opportunity for Postdoc / Early Faculty candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.