W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship: Nominations for the 2024 W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship are now open, providing a one-year opportunity for outstanding early-career scientists in biomedical research. This fellowship, established with the generous support of the W.M. Keck Foundation, offers a competitive salary of $64,000 and additional research support funds. The fellowship is open to scholars from various scientific disciplines, fostering career development and contributions to biomedical science.
W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Research
- 💸 Three 1-year fellowships awarded with a $64,000 salary and up to $4,000 for research support for FY2025.
- 🌐 Open to scholars from various scientific disciplines in biomedical sciences, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
- ⏰ Application deadline: March 18, 2024, 5:00 pm CT.
- 🤝 Since 1989, W.M. Keck Fellows have made significant contributions to science and society.
- 🏛️ Established with a generous gift from the W.M. Keck Foundation at Washington University.
- 📅 Selection Committee decisions released by May 1, 2024.
- 📄 Guidelines for the 2024 cycle are provided on the website.
Designation: W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Biomedical Research
Location: Washington University
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Nominee must have less than two years of postdoctoral training as of the fellowship start date (July 1, 2024).
- Should hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD degree, demonstrating promise for a career in biomedical science.
- Cannot hold other internal or external funds during the fellowship appointment.
- Must continue or begin their postdoctoral appointment at Washington University by July 1, 2024.
- No citizenship requirements for eligibility.
Job Description: The W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists in biomedical research, providing a competitive salary and research support funds. Fellows are expected to dedicate 10% of their time to professional development, deliver a research presentation, and submit a progress report. Acknowledgment of the fellowship’s support in publications is required.
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form.
- Collect and submit the nominee’s CV.
- Collect and submit a 1-page research statement prepared by the nominee.
- Submit a letter of recommendation describing the nominee’s qualifications and research project’s value.
- Submit all documents as PDF files through the nomination platform.
Last Date for Apply: March 18, 2024, 5:00 pm CT
Tables:
| Fellowship Details | |
|---|---|
| Nominations Open | February 12, 2024 |
| Nominations Close | March 18, 2024, 5:00 pm CT |
| Fellowship Duration | FY2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) |
| Number of Fellowships | Three 1-year fellowships |
| Salary | $64,000 |
| Research Support | Up to $4,000 |
| Commitments of a 2024 W.M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellow | |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Time | 10% of the fellow’s time (about 4 hours per week) |
| Presentation at Seminar | February 20, 2025 (subject to change with notice) |
| Progress Report Submission | June 16, 2025 (2 pages maximum) |
| Acknowledgment in Publications | Even after the Fellowship tenure ends |
| Nomination Process | |
|---|---|
| Nominee Criteria | Less than two years of postdoctoral training, holds a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD, and shows promise in biomedical science |
| Faculty Mentor Eligibility | Limited to one per faculty mentor, priority for mentors without a recently awarded Keck Fellow in their lab |
| Application Deadline | March 18, 2024, 5:00 pm CT |
