Chicago Fellows Program

Merit Based

Fellowship

United States of America

Provided by University of Chicago

Academic Qualifications:
- PhD holders: Must be within three years of receiving their degree at the time of application.
- MD or MD/PhD holders: Must be within three years of completing ACGME clinical training.
Institutional Affiliation:
- Applicants already in paid postdoctoral positions at the University of Chicago are ineligible unless they commenced their position on or after September 1, 2024.
- Current University of Chicago graduate students are eligible.
- Individuals who have accepted a postdoctoral position but have not yet started are eligible.
Mentorship Requirement:
- Applicants must identify a University of Chicago faculty mentor with a primary or secondary appointment in a department within the Biological Sciences Division.

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
One-page summary of graduate research.
Copy of the most significant publication (published, in press, or preprint).
Two-page research proposal detailing the proposed project at the University of Chicago, including a statement of author contributions.
Support letter from the identified University of Chicago faculty mentor.
Two letters of reference.
Combine all documents into a single PDF file, following the specified order.
Letters of reference and the mentor's letter can be included in the PDF.
Submit the complete application through the official Portal.

Funding Coverage
- Annual stipend of $67,000
- $10,000 annual research budget
- Two years
Extra Benefits:
- Opportunity to conduct independent research under the mentorship of leading faculty
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources within the University of Chicago
- Potential additional funding for projects related to the microbiome and immune-mediated diseases through the Duchossois Family Institute
- Integration into a vibrant scientific community with networking and professional development opportunities

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Fields of Study

Biological Sciences, Medical Science, Biotechnology

Coverage

Partial Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

University of Chicago