Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship

Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship is sponsored by Simons Foundation International (SFI) administered by the Simons Foundation (SF). This program will support junior tenure-track faculty in mathematics, physics, and ecology and evolutionary biology at up to five (5) HBCU institutions by buying out a minimum of 50% of their teaching responsibilities.

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m. Eastern time The Simons Foundation offices will be closed December 24, 2026–January 1, 2027, and January 18, 2027. The Simons Foundation’s Science, Society and Culture division is accepting applications for the Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship program.

Deadline for application submission: 12 p. m. (noon) Eastern time on November 12, 2026.

The Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Faculty Fellowship program, funded by Simons Foundation International (SFI) and administered by the Simons Foundation (SF), will support junior tenure-track faculty in mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and ecology and evolutionary biology at up to five (5) HBCU institutions by buying out a minimum of 50% of their teaching responsibilities.

This protected research time will enable fellows to focus on conducting research, publishing findings and submitting federal grant proposals to build long-term research productivity. The program aims to foster research excellence and collaboration, and to provide pathways for students to successfully enroll in graduate STEM programs. Up to four (4) fellows may be nominated at each institution.

Up to five (5) HBCU institutions will be selected to participate in the program. This is an institutional grant awarded to HBCUs to fund faculty fellowships. One of the secrets to HBCU success is the faculty who invests time in teaching and mentoring students.

Faculty at HBCUs often carry heavier teaching loads than their counterparts at R1 research institutions, which limits the time available for sustained research activity. This research productivity gap limits students’ ability to engage in research during the academic year.

The Simons HBCU Faculty Fellowship directly addresses this gap by funding a 50% teaching buyout, allowing fellows to dedicate half of their professional time to research and to engaging students in research during the fellowship period. SF will prioritize proposals with ambitious research and training programs in cutting-edge computational, data-driven and theoretical basic science, and in mathematics.

To illustrate: A mathematician focused on improving our understanding of the geometry of moduli spaces in a range of contexts or a physicist building computational models of complex systems would be well aligned with this priority. For neuroscience, computational modeling of biological and behavioral systems would be well aligned.

For ecology and evolutionary biology, we are particularly interested in interdisciplinary research that jointly considers processes on both ecological and evolutionary timescales, or that links studies of ecology and evolution to other STEM fields, including physics, computer science, mathematics, chemistry and other areas of biology, especially genetics.

An ecologist conducting field-based observational studies as their primary research activity would be less competitive; however, proposals in which observational or experimental work meaningfully supplements a primary computational or theoretical program will be considered in exceptional cases.

Fellowship Structure: Teaching Buyout and Research Focus Each fellow will have a minimum of 50% of their teaching responsibilities bought out for one to five (1–5) years. This protected research time is the core mechanism of the fellowship.

Fellows will be expected to use this time to: Develop and execute an independent research agenda in their field; Produce peer-reviewed publications and scholarly outputs; Submit proposals to federal funders, including NSF and NIH, to build an externally funded research program; Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their research.

Institutions will be required to confirm in their application that the teaching buyout will result in a genuine and verifiable reduction in the fellow’s teaching load, and that the freed time will be protected for research activity. SF reserves the right to request documentation of teaching load arrangements during the award period. An informational webinar about the award program will be held on October 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.

m. Eastern time on Zoom. Register here .

Accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, are eligible to apply and nominate a cohort of junior tenure-track faculty candidates for consideration. Each participating institution may nominate up to four (4) fellows in total across the eligible fields of mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and ecology and evolutionary biology, in any combination.

To provide institutions with maximum flexibility in building their research capacity, nominations may include either: Current junior tenure-track faculty who already hold a position at the nominating institution, or Newly recruited junior tenure-track faculty whom the institution is actively recruiting or have recently hired into a tenure-track position.

In both cases, nominated faculty must hold or be formally offered a junior tenure-track position at the nominating institution at the time of the full application. Institutions are encouraged to use the fellowship as a recruitment tool to attract promising early-career researchers in the eligible fields.

Eligibility bar for nominated faculty: Nominated junior faculty will be expected to have at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication in a relevant field, or clear evidence of an active research program (e.g., a dissertation completed within the past five [5] years, a preprint under review or documented participation in an active research collaboration).

SF recognizes that junior faculty at HBCUs may be at an early stage of their careers, and will evaluate candidates in light of their full trajectory and potential. Each nomination must include a senior faculty member at the institution who will serve as a mentor to the fellow. Mentor expectations are described in the Mentoring Plan section below.

Simons Foundation (“the Foundation” or “SF”) employees who receive a W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) from the Foundation, including employees of the Flatiron Institute, may not apply as a principal investigator (PI) to any SF or Simons Foundation International (“SFI”) Requests for Applications (RFAs) released by the Foundation.

PIs and any project personnel listed on the application who will receive funding for salary; travel; support for students, postdocs or research staff; lab equipment, computing time or other individual expenses may not be employees of the Foundation, which includes the Flatiron Institute.

Award Amount: Up to $320,000 USD per year over five (5) years, for a total award amount of $1,600,000 USD, inclusive of 20 percent indirect costs (see grant policies ). Award Duration: September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2032. During year four (4), there is a possibility of a review-based extension.

Number of Awards: We expect to select up to five (5) HBCU institutions for funding. Use of Funds: Allowable expenses include personnel costs (salary and fringe) for the fellows (including summer salary) and for the Primary Award Contact, mentor and postdoctoral researchers, as well as for travel, conference registration, supplies, equipment, publication support and research stipends for students.

The Primary Award Contact’s percent effort should not exceed 15%. The mentor’s percent effort should not exceed 50%. The Primary Award Contact and the mentor(s) may include percent effort without claiming salary support from the grant.

The fellows’ percent effort must be at least 50%. Applicants must submit a letter of intent (LOI) via Simons Award Manager (SAM) by 12 p. m.

(noon) Eastern time on November 12, 2026. The Primary Award Contact is responsible for submitting the LOI. The Primary Award Contact should be a senior institutional leader, such as a Department Chair, Division Chair/Dean, Associate Dean or VP for Research.

The Primary Award Contact should have the authority to affirm the institution’s commitment to the teaching buyout and mentoring structure. Primary Award Contacts will serve as the point of contact for the award and will be expected to manage award activities, such as submitting progress reports and disseminating outcomes. The Primary Award Contact may claim up to 15% effort.

When completing the LOI, applicants must refer to the “How to Apply” tab for details about the LOI requirements and submission instructions. LOIs will be reviewed by Simons Foundation staff. Institutional Overview (0.

5 page): A brief description of the institution’s current research infrastructure, existing STEM faculty, and capacity to host and support junior tenure-track fellows in the proposed field(s). Proposed Research Fields and Fellows (0.

5 page): Identification of the field(s) (up to four [4]) for which the institution intends to nominate fellows, a brief rationale for why these fields are a strategic fit, and confirmation that the institution can and will implement a minimum 50% teaching buyout for each fellow. Preliminary Faculty Profiles (0.

5–1 page): For each proposed fellow, a short narrative describing the candidate, their research focus and their alignment with SF research priorities. Mentoring and Student Engagement Summary (0. 5 page): Identification of the proposed senior faculty mentor(s) and a brief description of how mentoring will be structured, along with a short description of how students will be engaged in the research.

Institutional Commitment Statement (0. 5 page): A statement from senior institutional leadership affirming the institution’s commitment to the teaching buyout, the mentoring structure, and participation in program-wide reporting and meetings. Upon review, select applicants will be invited to submit a full application via SAM by December 17, 2026.

Full applications must be submitted by 12 p. m. (noon) Eastern time on February 9, 2027.

When completing the full application, applicants must refer to the “How to Apply” tab and the LOI approval notification they have received for details on the full application requirements and submission instructions. Full applications will be reviewed by Simons Foundation scientific staff and an expert review committee.

Intellectual Merit (30%): Proposals will be evaluated on the scientific rigor, originality and significance of the proposed research program. Proposals will be assessed using criteria modeled on NSF’s Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts framework, to help fellows build competitive grant-writing skills and prepare for future federal submissions.

Applicants should clearly articulate the long-term research vision, how the teaching buyout and fellowship support will enable them to build a competitive independent research program and how the work will position them to submit future proposals to NSF, NIH or other major funders. Strong proposals will demonstrate a coherent and feasible multiyear research agenda.

Alignment with SF Research Priorities (30%): Projects that are cutting-edge computational, data-driven and/or theoretical in nature and grounded in basic science or mathematics will be prioritized. Proposals with experimental or observational science projects supplementing the primary computational, data-driven and theoretical programs will be considered for funding in exceptional cases.

Reviewers will assess the degree to which the proposed research reflects the frontier of the relevant field. Qualifications and Demonstrated Work (15%): Nominated fellows will be expected to have at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication in a relevant field, or clear evidence of an active research program.

Reviewers will evaluate each fellow’s full trajectory and potential, recognizing that junior faculty at HBCUs may be at an early career stage and so may have had limited prior time for research due to heavy teaching responsibilities. A strong application will include a narrative that contextualizes the candidate’s accomplishments relative to their career stage and institutional context.

Student Engagement Plan (15%): Reviewers will assess the quality and specificity of the plan for engaging undergraduate and graduate students in research.

A strong student-engagement plan will: Identify the number and level (undergraduate/graduate) of students to be supported; Describe the specific research roles students will play and the mentoring structures that will support them; Articulate a concrete plan for supporting students’ science identity and sense of belonging, such as participation in cohort-based research experiences, peer mentoring, science communication activities or connection to broader research communities; Include a plan for tracking student outcomes (e.g., graduate school enrollment, conference presentations, co-authored publications).

Mentoring Plan for Junior Faculty Fellows (10%): Because mentoring is central to this program’s model, proposals must include a substantive mentoring plan for each fellow.

A strong mentoring plan will: Identify the senior faculty mentor by name and describe their qualifications and availability; Articulate specific mentoring activities (e.g., regular one-on-one meetings, co-authorship, joint grant applications, observation of teaching); Describe how the mentor will support the fellow’s progression toward tenure and external funding, with particular attention to how the protected research time created by the teaching buyout will be structured and monitored; Address how the mentoring relationship will be evaluated and adjusted over time; Confirm the mentor’s availability to participate in monthly program meetings and the annual convening at the Simons Foundation.

Note: Alignment with SF STEM Pathways Strategic Goals will be evaluated holistically across all five (5) criteria rather than as a stand-alone score. SF’s long-term goal is to triple the number of underrepresented students who earn Ph. D.

s in mathematics and basic sciences within 10 years. Reviewers will consider how each proposal advances this mission through its research vision, student engagement approach and hub strategy.

Please note that in the event of budgetary or other considerations, the Simons Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation” or “SF”) reserves the right to refer an application to the Simons Foundation International, Ltd. (“SFI”) for consideration and funding. SFI and SF have entered into an agreement pursuant to which SF provides program operations and grant administration services, including payment processing, to SFI.

SFI grant recipients are subject to SF Policies and Procedures . Additional award terms may be included in the official award notification. Grantees are subject to the conditions outlined in their official award notification.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science and Opportunities for All Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and to expand our collective understanding of our world.

As part of our mission, we support partners, programs and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants for funding without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

LOI Decision Notifications & Full Application Open Date Full Application Submission Deadline Full Application Decision Notifications Monday – Friday, 9:00 a. m. – 5:00 p.

m. Eastern time The Simons Foundation offices will be closed December 24, 2026–January 1, 2027, and January 18, 2027. Deadline for Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission: 12 p.

m. (noon) Eastern time on November 12, 2026. Create a Letter of Intent (LOI): Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission: To submit an LOI, the following sections must be completed in SAM: The Primary Award Contact’s name and institution will appear in this section.

Please note that the Primary Award Contact should be a senior institutional leader who has the authority to affirm the institution’s commitment to the teaching buyout and mentoring structure. The institution will default to the user’s primary affiliation in their SAM profile. Please ensure that the listed institution is the one to which funds must be administered if selected for funding.

If the institution or applicant must be changed, please refer to the SAM Frequently Asked Questions for assistance. Applicant Details: Enter all required fields, including your ORCID iD. The Primary Award Contact may edit information via the “Edit Profile” button as needed.

To add your ORCID iD, navigate to the ORCID tab of the user profile, and select the “Create or Connect Your ORCID iD” button to link to your ORCID profile. Applicants must complete their profiles by clicking the “Complete Profile” button on the user profile in order to submit. Degree(s): Click the “Add/Modify Degree(s)” button to provide this information.

The start and end dates will auto-populate. Upload a PDF using the template available for download in SAM, which includes the instructions, formatting requirements and page limits. Personnel Biosketches: Upload a PDF of the Primary Award Contact’s biosketch, as well as biosketches for any mentors and nominated fellows who have been identified.

Biosketches must be in SciENcv-, NIH- or NSF-style format. Indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop your proposal. Contacts & Personnel Tab: Institution Administrative Contacts: Institution contacts are not required at this stage.

However, if you would like to grant an institutional official or administrator access to your application, please add them to this section. Check Application Progress: Click the “Check Application Progress” button to verify that all required information and files have been submitted. Any missing requirements will be listed at the top of the screen and must be corrected before the application can be submitted.

Click the “Submit Application” button. A confirmation page will appear once the application is successfully submitted. You will also receive an email confirming its submission.

The submitted LOI will appear in the “Submitted” tab of the “Applications and Awards” table on your SAM home page. Once your application has been submitted, the Simons Foundation staff will be in touch if we require any additional information or revisions to your application. LOI Approval: If an LOI is approved, the status will change to “In Progress” and appear in the “Draft” column of the “Applications and Awards” table.

A notification will be sent to the Primary Award Contact listed on the application, inviting them to submit a full application in SAM. Deadline for Full Application Submission: 12 p. m.

(noon) Eastern time on February 9, 2027. The full application can be found in the “Drafts” tab of the “Applications and Awards” table on your SAM home page. Full Application Submission: Please adhere to any additional guidelines that may be included in your LOI Approval notification.

The following sections must be completed in SAM: The Primary Award Contact’s name and institution will appear in this section. The institution will default to the user’s primary affiliation in their SAM profile. Please ensure that the listed institution is the one to which funds must be administered if selected for funding.

If the institution or applicant must be changed, please refer to the SAM Frequently Asked Questions for assistance. Applicant Details: Enter all required fields. The Primary Award Contact may edit information via the “Edit Profile” button as needed.

Applicants must complete their profiles in order to submit. Degree(s): Click the “Add/Modify Degree(s)” button to provide this information. The start and end dates will auto-populate.

Upload a PDF using the template available for download in SAM, which includes the instructions, formatting requirements and page limits. Personnel Biosketches: Upload a PDF of the nominated fellows’ biosketches. Biosketches must be in SciENcv-, NIH- or NSF-style format.

Institutional Commitment Letter: Upload a signed letter on institutional letterhead confirming your institution’s commitment to the teaching buyout and mentoring structure. The letter may be signed by the Primary Award Contact or another senior institutional leader. Indicate the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop your proposal.

Indicate if the Primary Award Contact or any project personnel listed on this application are affiliated with the Simons Foundation or the Flatiron Institute as visiting scholars, independent contractors or employees. Data & Renewable Reagents: If applicable, indicate your plan for generating and sharing data and/or renewable reagents.

Contacts & Personnel Tab: Institution Administrative Contacts: At least one Signing Official and one Financial Officer must be added to this section. Project Personnel: All project personnel, including but not limited to the nominated faculty fellows, mentors, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, must be added to this section. Please do not add the Primary Award Contact to this section.

Click the “Edit/Modify” button to complete a budget for the proposed project. Please adhere to all budget guidelines listed in the RFA, your LOI Approval notification and the detailed instructions provided within the budget window. The total amount requested for each individual budget period must be a whole number.

If including personnel costs, you must add the relevant personnel to the “Project Personnel” section of the “Contacts & Personnel” tab. If personnel have not been hired at the time of submission, you may report their costs under TBD. Check Application Progress: Click the “Check Application Progress” button to verify that all required information and files have been submitted.

Any missing requirements will be listed at the top of the screen and must be corrected before the application can be submitted. Institutional Sign-off and Application Submission: When the application is complete, please click the “Send for Sign-off” button to send the application to your Signing Official for signature. You will not be able to send the application for sign-off if any application requirements are missing.

The Signing Official will receive an email from [email protected] notifying them that an application requires their signature. The Signing Official must electronically sign the application via the “Submission” tab of the application. Once their signature is entered and saved, the Signing Official must click the “Submit Signature” button.

This will officially submit the application to the Foundation. Upon submitting their signature, the Signing Official will see a confirmation page, and the application will now appear in the “Submitted” tab of the “Applications and Awards” table. The Primary Award Contact, Signing Official and Financial Officer will receive an email from [email protected] when the application is signed and submitted.

Please note that you will not be able to submit an application if the deadline has passed. Once your application has been submitted, the Simons Foundation staff will be in touch if we require any additional information or revisions to your application.

Please note that in the event of budgetary or other considerations, The Simons Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation” or “SF”) reserves the right to refer an application to The Simons Foundation International, Ltd. (“SFI”) for consideration and funding. SFI and SF have entered into an agreement pursuant to which SF provides program operations and grant administration services, including payment processing, to SFI.

SFI grant recipients are subject to SF Policies and Procedures . LOI Decision Notifications & Full Application Open Date Full Application Submission Deadline Full Application Decision Notifications Monday – Friday, 9:00 a. m.

– 5:00 p. m. Eastern time The Simons Foundation offices will be closed December 24, 2026–January 1, 2027, and January 18, 2027.

Which institutions are eligible to apply? Accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965 are eligible to apply. Which research fields are eligible?

The fellowship supports junior tenure-track faculty in mathematics, neuroscience, physics and ecology & evolutionary biology. Proposals outside these fields will not be considered. Can a faculty member apply directly, or must the institution apply?

This is an institutional grant. The HBCU institution applies on behalf of nominated faculty. Individual faculty members cannot apply directly.

Institutions will nominate their fellows as part of the application process. Who is eligible to be nominated as a fellow? Junior tenure-track faculty who currently hold a position at the nominating institution are eligible.

Institutions also have the flexibility to nominate newly recruited junior tenure-track faculty whom they are actively recruiting or have recently hired. In both cases, the nominee must hold or have been formally offered a junior tenure-track position at the nominating institution at the time of the full application. How many fellows can an institution nominate?

Each institution may nominate up to four (4) fellows in total, in any combination across the eligible fields. For example, an institution may nominate two (2) mathematicians and two (2) physicists, or four (4) ecologists, or any other combination up to four (4). Is there a field-by-field limit on nominations?

No. Institutions may nominate up to four (4) fellows in any combination across neuroscience, mathematics, physics and ecology & evolutionary biology. There is no requirement to nominate one (1) fellow per field. What qualifications must a nominated fellow have?

Nominated fellows should have at least one (1) peer-reviewed publication in a relevant field, or clear evidence of an active research program, such as a dissertation completed within the past five (5) years, a preprint under review or documented participation in an active research collaboration.

SF recognizes that junior faculty at HBCUs may be at an early career stage and will evaluate candidates in light of their full trajectory and potential. Can a faculty member who holds a joint appointment at an HBCU and another institution be nominated? Nominees must hold a junior tenure-track position at the nominating HBCU institution.

Joint appointment situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Institutions with questions about joint appointment eligibility should contact SF before submitting their LOI. Can an HBCU institution apply to both the Center of Excellence and the Faculty Fellowship awards?

Yes, an institution can apply to both awards. However, it is unlikely that an institution would be selected for both awards. Fellowship Structure and Funding What does the fellowship fund?

The fellowship funds a 50% teaching buyout for each fellow, as well as salary, fringe benefits, startup costs and indirect costs (capped at 20%). Allowable expenses include support for students, postdoctoral researchers, travel, conference registration, materials and supplies, equipment, fellow summer salary and publication fees. What does the 50% teaching buyout mean in practice?

The fellowship will fund a reduction of 50% of the fellow’s regular teaching load for the duration of the award. This protected time is intended for research activity, including conducting research, publishing findings and submitting federal grant proposals. Institutions will be required to confirm that the teaching buyout results in a genuine and verifiable reduction in the fellow’s teaching responsibilities.

How much funding will each institution receive? Each participating institution will receive $320,000 annually for five (5) years, for a total of $1,600,000 per institution. This amount covers all fellows nominated by the institution.

How should the $320,000 annual award be distributed across multiple fellows? Institutions have flexibility in allocating funds across their nominated fellows, provided that each fellow receives meaningful support and that the total does not exceed $320,000 annually. Budget allocations should be clearly justified in the full application.

Are indirect costs allowed, and is there a cap? Yes. Indirect costs are allowable but are capped at 20% of direct costs.

Institutions with negotiated indirect cost rates above 20% will need to plan accordingly, as SF will not fund indirect costs above this cap. Is summer salary permitted? Yes.

Summer salary for fellows is an allowable expense. How long is the award period? The award period runs from September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2032, a total of five (5) years.

Is there a possibility of a no-cost extension or renewal? The current program does not include a renewal mechanism. Fellows and institutions are encouraged to use the award period to build toward external federal funding that can sustain research activity beyond 2032.

How does the application process work? The process has two (2) stages. First, HBCU institutions submit a Letter of Intent (LOI).

SF staff will review LOIs and invite approximately 12 institutions to submit a full application. Full applications will then be reviewed by an external review committee, which will make funding recommendations to SF leadership. What should the LOI include?

The LOI (2–3 pages) should include: an institutional overview; the proposed fields and fellows; preliminary faculty profiles; a mentoring and student engagement summary; and an institutional commitment statement from senior leadership. Can an institution submit an LOI if it has not yet identified its fellow candidates? Institutions should have at least a preliminary sense of their candidate pool at the LOI stage.

Finalist candidates do not need to be finalized until the full application, but the LOI should describe the research focus and candidate profile for each proposed position with enough specificity for SF to assess fit. Can an institution submit nominations in fields where it does not currently have tenure-track faculty?

Yes, provided the institution is actively recruiting in that field and can demonstrate a credible plan to hire or appoint a junior tenure-track faculty member in that field before the award start date. Will late or nonconforming proposals be accepted? No. Late proposals will not be reviewed.

Proposals that do not follow the guidelines in this document will not be accepted. Frequently asked questions and instructional videos for navigating SAM For assistance navigating SAM, please refer to the SAM frequently asked questions and instructional videos webpage . Are deadline times adjusted for time zones?

No. Please be advised that all deadlines are in U.S. Eastern time. We recommend registering early and submitting with ample time for corrections prior to the deadline hour. Site traffic can slow page-load times.

You will not be able to submit after the deadline has passed. The system says my record is locked and won’t let me edit it. What should I do?

Only one person can edit a record at a time. A record will be locked for editing if another user already has it opened, and a gray bar will display at the bottom of the record to prevent multiple users from overwriting one another’s changes. Ask other users at your institution to close the application, then refresh your page.

If this still does not correct the issue, please reach out to [email protected] . Note regarding potential referral of an application to The Simons Foundation International, Ltd. (SFI) Please note that in the event of budgetary or other considerations, The Simons Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation” or “SF”) reserves the right to refer an application to SFI for consideration and funding.

SFI and SF have entered into an agreement pursuant to which SF provides program operations and grant administration services, including payment processing, to SFI. SFI grant recipients are subject to SF Policies and Procedures . How do I submit my application?

All applications must be submitted via the Simons Award Manager (SAM) . Please refer to the submission instructions for detailed steps on how to complete and submit your application. You will not be able to submit if the deadline has passed.

We will not accept applications or individual application materials submitted via email or mail. Is a senior faculty mentor required for each fellow? Yes.

Each nomination must include a senior faculty member who will serve as a mentor to