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The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding individuals who are in their first few years of their appointment at the assistant professor level.Read the announcement of the 2013 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences.
The current grant level is $240,000; $60,000 per year for a four-year period. In 2014, Pew will name the next Class of Pew Scholars. For the 30th series of awards, to be made in 2014, one nomination will be invited from each of the participating institutions. Participating institutions have been selected on the basis of the scope of their work in biomedical research and recommended to The Pew Charitable Trusts by the National Advisory Committee of the Program. The 2013 application is now closed. The 2014 application will open on August 1st 2013.
Below you will find more information on the Program.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts announces the 2012 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. Read more