The Vilcek Foundation will award three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science of $50,000 each to young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. Applications are open through June 9, 2025.
Who Should Apply
- You were born outside the United States to non-American parents
- You are not more than 38 years old
- You are a biomedical scientist who has conducted creative, independent research in basic, applied or translational biomedical science.
Immigrants under the age of 40 who work in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
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Biochemistry
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Bioengineering
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Bioinformatics
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Biophysics
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Cancer Research
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Cell biology
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Chemical biology
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Computational biology
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Developmental biology
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Epidemiology
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Genetics/molecular genetics
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Human disease
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Immunology
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Infectious diseases
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Metabolism/Endocrinology
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Microbiology
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Neuroscience
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Physiology
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Stem cell research
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Virology
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Have been born outside the United States of America to non-American parents;
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Not be more than 38 years old as of December 31, 2025 (born on or after January 1, 1987), Exceptions will be made for applicants who were born on January 1, 1985, to December 31, 1986, and who experienced career interruptions due to caregiving, medical, military, or parental leave;
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Have lived in the United States for at least 4 years (or immigrated to the United States on or before December 31, 2021);
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Have earned a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent);
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Hold a full-time position at an academic institution or other organization. Eligible positions include the following: assistant or associate professor or equivalent independent position.
The application is open through June 9, 2025.
