The Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships are now open. This article will explain everything you need to know about this scholarship, including its benefits and how to apply.
What you should know about Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships
The Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship 2025/2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students pursuing postdoctoral studies. This scholarship provides financial support of $60,000 per year.
These fellowships are for international students who want to do postdoctoral research in the USA for the academic year 2025. The scholarship offers $60,000 per year in financial support.
Purpose of the Fellowship
The Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships are available to international students for postdoctoral studies at U.S. universities. The Foundation offers financial support to young researchers in biological or medical research. Their goal is to increase the number of skilled and dedicated medical scientists.
Competition and Selection
The competition for this fellowship is very tough. Only less than 5% of applicants are selected. Because of the high number of applications, the Foundation cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful proposals.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Postdoctoral
- Institution: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
- Study in: United States
- Course Offered: Biomedical Sciences
- Program Duration: 3 years
- Deadline: June 17, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Scholarship Benefits
The Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships provide the following benefits:
- Travel expenses for the Fellow and their family to the fellowship location.
- Travel expenses for the two-day Annual Fellows Meetings in November.
- A Dependent Child Allowance of $1,500 per year for each child.
- Stipend and research allowance:
- 1st Year: $54,000 stipend + $1,500 research allowance
- 2nd Year: $57,000 stipend + $1,500 research allowance
- 3rd Year: $60,000 stipend + $1,500 research allowance
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships, candidates must meet these requirements:
- Language: Must be proficient in English.
- Eligible Countries: All countries are eligible.
- Residency Status: Foreign nationals must have local residency status and work authorization in the country of the fellowship.
- Educational Background: Must have or be near completing a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, and be seeking to start postdoctoral training in basic biomedical research.
- Experience: Must have no more than one year of postdoctoral research experience by the application deadline and have received a relevant degree within the last 2-3 years.
- Location: Fellowships are only for research in U.S. laboratories. Most applicants should be in North America at the time of application.
- Training Restrictions: The fellowship cannot be held in a lab where the applicant has already received extensive training. The goal is to broaden research experience.
- Visa Requirements: Foreign students must obtain the necessary visa.
- Exclusions: Clinical training does not count as postdoctoral lab training. Established scientists or advanced fellows are not eligible; this fellowship is for early postdoctoral training only.
- Annual Meeting: Fellows must attend a two-day Annual Meeting in November, where third-year Fellows present their research. Participation is required as a condition of the fellowship.
How to Apply
To apply for the Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships, follow these steps:
- Read the Instructions: Carefully review the application instructions on the official website.
- Reference Letters: Download the Reference Letter Template and send it to your four referees. They should email their letters to letters@hhwf.org in PDF format.
- Application Form: Download and complete the Application Items 1-6. Upload the completed form along with other requested documents.
- Submit Application: After submitting the 2-page application cover, upload the zipped file immediately (do not delay this step).
Complete the application form on the official website.
Website
For more details about the Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research, visit the official website.