UGA internal competition: Nominations open for Pew Biomedical Scholars

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.

Based on their performance during their education and training, candidates should demonstrate outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to human health. Strong proposals will incorporate particularly creative and innovative approaches. Candidates whose work is based on biomedical principles, but brings in concepts and theories from more diverse fields, are encouraged to apply. Risk-taking is encouraged.

The Pew Charitable Trusts invite participating institutions to nominate one candidate to apply for this program. If you are interested in being nominated, please view the full announcement. The internal deadline for this competition is Friday, June 9.

Please notify

Grace Thornton

if you plan to apply.