Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Translational Award in Translational Immunology 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- May 21
- 3 min read
If you're a postdoctoral researcher in translational immunology (non-cancer) aiming to transition into a faculty position, the Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Award 2025 offers a significant opportunity. This prestigious award supports exceptional scientists in establishing independent research programs.
🎓 Fellowship Summary
Location: United States
Host Institutions: U.S. medical schools, research institutes, or academic hospitals
Level: Postdoctoral researchers and instructors
Target Group: Postdoctoral scientists in translational immunology (non-cancer)
Fields of Research: Translational immunology (excluding cancer-related research)
Value & Coverage: $200,000 annually for two years, covering salary, lab costs, and related expenses; includes up to 15% indirect costs
Duration: 2 years
Application Deadline: Varies by institution; sponsor deadline is September 1, 2025
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Eligible To: Postdoctoral researchers with 3–6 years of experience by July 1, 2026
🧬 Fellowship Overview
The Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral scientists of exceptional creativity in translational immunology (non-cancer). The fellowship aims to facilitate the transition of these researchers into full-time faculty roles at the Assistant Professor level or higher. Scholars will be selected based on the success of their prior postdoctoral work and the potential impact and creativity of their proposed future research. The award provides $200,000 annually for two years to cover salary, lab costs, and related expenses. Under certain circumstances, funding may be transferred to support the scholar's beginning faculty position. All applicants are required to commit 75% effort to the fellowship.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: $200,000 per year for two years, covering salary, lab costs, and related expenses
Indirect Costs: Up to 15% of direct costs may be included in the $200,000
Career Advancement: Facilitates transition to full-time faculty positions and development of independent research programs
Flexibility: Under certain circumstances, funding may be transferred to support the scholar's beginning faculty position
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: Must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or both
Position: Must hold a postdoctoral or instructor position at a U.S. medical school, research institute, or academic institution
Experience: Must have completed a minimum of 3 years and no more than 6 years of a postdoctoral fellowship by July 1, 2026
Research Focus: Research must be in translational immunology (non-cancer)
Effort Commitment: Must commit a minimum of 75% effort to the fellowship
Visa Status: Applicants with a visa are eligible, provided their visa status allows completion of the award in the U.S.
Nomination: Must be nominated by the dean of the medical school or equivalent institutional senior leader
📝 Application Procedure
Application Materials:
Research Proposal: 1–2 pages, including title, summary, introduction, importance of the project, methods, and expected results
Applicant Background: Half-page description highlighting special characteristics for implementing the project and career plan
NIH Biosketch: Up to 5 pages
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters required
Budget: Submitted in NIH G300 format, including budget justification
Nomination Letter: From the dean or equivalent institutional senior leader
📬 Submission Process:
Applicants must be nominated by their institution.
Internal deadlines vary by institution; applicants should consult their institution's research office for specific deadlines and submission procedures.
The sponsor deadline for submission is September 1, 2025.
Submission link: https://vanderbilt.infoready4.com/#
📌 Additional Information
Selection Criteria: Scholars will be chosen based on the success of their prior postdoctoral work and the potential impact and creativity of their proposed future research.
Institutional Limit: Each institution may nominate a limited number of candidates; applicants should verify their institution's nomination limit.
Contact Information: For questions about the fellowship or application process, applicants should contact their institution's research office or the Warren Alpert Foundation directly.
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