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Second- or third-year PhD students in basic biological or biomedical sciences at an HHMI-eligible U.S. institution may apply for the Gilliam Fellows Program with their faculty PhD advisor. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, and eligible international students may apply.
Fellows receive annual stipend support plus discretionary and institutional allowances for tuition and fees for up to three years, along with professional development for both student and advisor. Applications close October 27, 2026.
The program honors James H. Gilliam, Jr., a charter HHMI trustee.
The Gilliam Fellows Program awards Amount varies.
The deadline is October 27, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Graduate; Doctorate; Second year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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