Fellows-to-Faculty — 2027

Transition support helps mentored researchers establish independent laboratories studying autism, brain plasticity and aging, or ecological neuroscience. The programme supports experimental, human-subject, theoretical and computational work aligned with SFARI, SCPAB or SCENE. Fellows are expected to seek faculty roles in September 2027 and begin in the 2028–2029 academic year. Separate applications are required for separate scientific areas. Applications close at noon Eastern time on 13 January 2027.

Doctoral-qualified scientists in non-independent mentored research positions who are ready for the faculty job market. Applicants must not accept a faculty offer before award notification, hold substantial PI-level funding, or hold another transition-to-independence award. Maximum two application years, including predecessor schemes. Foundation employees are excluded.