Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research 2025

 

**Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship 2025-2026 for Postdoctoral Research in the USA: Fully Funded**

Embark on your postdoctoral research journey in the United States with the prestigious Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship 2025-2026. This fully funded scholarship, amounting to US$60,000 per year, is open to international students looking to pursue postdoctoral studies in biomedical sciences at USA universities. The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation aims to support the careers of young individuals engaged in biological or medical research, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of imaginative, well-trained, and dedicated medical scientists.

**Scholarship Summary:**

- **Level of Study:** Postdoctoral

- **Institution(s):** Helen Hay Whitney Foundation

- **Study in:** United States

- **Course Offered:** Biomedical Sciences

- **Program Period:** 3 years

- **Deadline:** June 17, 2024, 5:00 pm EST (Currently closed, Applications will open on April 17, 2024)

**Scholarship Coverage:**

Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships provide the recipient with the following benefits:

- Funds for travel to the fellowship location at the time of activation for the Fellow and their family.

- Coverage of travel expenses for the two-day Annual Fellows Meetings held in November.

- Dependent Child Allowance of $1,500 per annum for each child.

- Stipend and expense allowance:

  - 1st Year: $54,000 Stipend, $1,500 Research Allowance

  - 2nd Year: $57,000 Stipend, $1,500 Research Allowance

  - 3rd Year: $60,000 Stipend, $1,500 Research Allowance

**Eligibility Criteria:**

To qualify for Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships, candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Hold or be in the final stages of obtaining a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.

- Have no more than one year of postdoctoral research experience at the application deadline.

- Received a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree no more than two years before the deadline, or an M.D. degree no more than three years before the deadline.

- Fellowships may be awarded to foreign citizens for research in laboratories in the US.

- Applicants planning tenure in a laboratory where they have received extensive predoctoral or postdoctoral training are not typically considered.

**How to Apply:**

Interested candidates should visit the [official website](link_to_official_website) for detailed application instructions. The application process includes completing an online application, downloading and forwarding the Reference Letter Template to four referees, and uploading the completed Application Items 1-6.

Embark on a transformative postdoctoral research experience in the United States with the Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship. Apply now and take a significant step in advancing your career in biomedical sciences!

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