Gilead Foundation Research Scholars Program

Gilead Foundation Research Scholars Program is sponsored by Gilead Foundation. Funds meaningful research by emerging investigators in therapeutic areas such as virology, oncology, and liver disease to drive medical breakthroughs.

Gilead Sciences: Research Scholars Program Research Funding Programs Research Scholars Program Research Scholars Program Building the Future Together Advancing Innovative Research The Research Scholars Program supports innovative research from emerging investigators around the world. We believe that new, diverse voices and unique research approaches are key to achieving scientific advancements in areas of unmet need.

The Research Scholars Program actively works to reduce barriers to entry and success for applicants from population groups who are typically underrepresented in research. To build a more inclusive research landscape, we are committed to supporting both scientists of diverse backgrounds and research projects that address health inequities.

The Research Scholars Program supports meaningful research from emerging investigators that help to address knowledge gaps and drive medical breakthroughs within the following therapeutic areas: Primary Biliary Cholangitis The Research Scholars Program provides two years of financial support to junior faculty researchers.

Award amounts vary globally, although generally each recipient is provided $180,000 USD paid in two annual installments directly to the scholar’s institution. Funding for the second year is contingent upon submission of a progress report and approval by the chair of the program’s scientific review committee.

We also offer a Public Health program for junior researchers across low- to middle-income countries as part of our commitment to advancing global health. *Award amounts can vary globally Scientific Review Committees The selection of each cohort of the Research Scholars Program is overseen by an independent expert scientific review committee to facilitate equal, objective evaluation of all applicants and their submissions.

This upholds our program’s overall integrity and competitive standards and ensures that awards support the next generation of breakthrough scientific discovery. Visit our Research Scholars portal to learn more about the application process and eligibility criteria for current programs.