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Early Career Scientists
Through this new initiative, HHMI supports more than 40 of the nation's best science faculty at a critical early stage of their careers. A six-year, nonrenewable appointment to the Institute provides them with the freedom to explore their most creative—and potentially transformative—ideas without having to tailor their research plans to win approval from funding agencies.
Each Early Career Scientist receives his or her full salary, benefits, and a research budget of $1.5 million over the six-year appointment. The Institute is also covering other expenses, including research space and the purchase of critical equipment.
The scientists, who are at 33 institutions across the United States, have led their own laboratories for two to six years. During that time, many have made considerable contributions to biomedical research. HHMI's investment of approximately $200 million is allowing these researchers to continue to concentrate on making discoveries in the laboratory and training the next generation of scientists.
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