The Searle Scholars Program has again invited Duke University to nominate two faculty members for its annual competition. This award is designed to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.
The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding young scientists who have recently been appointed as assistant professors on a tenure-track appointment. The current grant level is $300,000 for a three-year period. Normally, the program makes 15 new grants each year.
Submissions are restricted to selected candidates from invited institutions only and are not open to individuals who have not been selected by their institution to participate in the competition. The list of invited institutions can be found on the Participating Institutions page. Individuals from Duke University who are considering submitting applications should follow the directions for internal submission listed at the bottom of the page.
Deadlines:
- Duke Internal: July 14, 2024
- Applications: September 30, 2024
Applicants for the 2025 competition (awards which will be activated on July 1, 2025) are expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.
Applicants should have begun their appointment as an independent investigator at the assistant professor level on or after May 1, 2023. The appointment must be their first tenure-track position (or its nearest equivalent).
Institutions which do not have tenure-track appointments should consult with the Scientific Director of the Program regarding eligibility of selected applicants PRIOR to nominating such individuals.
The Searle Scholars Program does not ordinarily support purely clinical research but has supported research programs that include both clinical and basic components. Potential applicants who are unsure if their research is appropriate for our Program are encouraged to examine the research interests of present and former Searle Scholars on this website.
Applicants who were nominated for awards in the previous competition year but were not awarded may still meet the eligibility criteria for the current competition. Institutions should consult with the Scientific Director of the Program regarding renomination of such individuals.
Grants are normally $300,000 for a three-year period, with $100,000 payable in the first year and equal sums payable in the second and third years; funding for the second and third years will be contingent upon the submission of acceptable progress reports. Normally, 15 new awards will be made annually.
2018
Kate Meyer
Biochemistry
2015
Lawrence David
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
2013
Brenton Hoffman
Biomedical Engineering
2012
David M. Tobin
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
1995 - Daniel J. Lew, Ph.D.
1994 - Lorena S. Beese, Ph.D.
1989 - William H. Kane, M.D., Ph.D.
1984 - Pate Skene, Ph.D.
1982 - Russel E. Kaufman, M.D.
Owing to the sponsor's restriction on the number of applications that may be submitted from Duke, anyone wishing to pursue nomination should submit the following materials as one PDF via the upload feature on the ORS website.
* Project summary 1 - 2 pages including references
* CV or Biosketch - Please include publications and funding
Please submit internal materials through My Research Proposal. (Code: ILN) https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/EHeIT6
Instructions for creating an account (if needed) and submitting your materials: https://ctsi.duke.edu/about-myresearchproposal