Translational Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship

Who can apply: You must be based at a doctoral-degree-granting accredited US university; both US and non-US citizens may apply, but the fellowship cannot support work outside the United States. You must hold a PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent terminal research doctorate, be in a postdoctoral position at the time the letter of intent is… What is funded: USD 60,000 a year in stipend support for 12, 18 or 24 months, paid through the fellow’s US university. Deadline: 30 October 2026 (letter of intent). Round: Second 2027 funding cycle.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: PhRMA Foundation, official page.

Who can apply

• You must be based at a doctoral-degree-granting accredited US university; both US and non-US citizens may apply, but the fellowship cannot support work outside the United States. You must hold a PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent terminal research doctorate, be in a postdoctoral position at the time the letter of intent is submitted, and have a doctoral degree granted on or after 1 January 2024. At least two first-author publications are required. Holders of an NIH K99/R00 or F-series award are ineligible.

Stage dates

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