Fred Hutch Cancer Center Eddie Méndez Scholar Award 2026

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026

postdoctoral

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Fred Hutch Cancer Center Eddie Méndez Scholar Award recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows from any discipline who are conducting cancer, infectious disease, or basic science research. Recipients of this prestigious award are celebrated at a scientific symposium, where they present their research findings, connect with fellow scientists, and meet with Fred Hutch faculty and senior leaders.

🌟 About the Award

Sponsor Organization: Fred Hutch Cancer Center
This award acknowledges exceptional postdoctoral researchers and provides them with an opportunity to showcase their work and network with leading scientists.

🎁 Benefits

Honorarium: Awardees will receive a financial honorarium.
Travel and Accommodation: All expenses related to travel and accommodation will be covered by Fred Hutch.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the award, applicants must:

Be a postdoctoral researcher seeking an academic faculty position.
Be completing their postdoctoral research in the United States.
Conduct research that aligns with the work pursued at Fred Hutch.
Plan to enter the academic job market in the fall of 2026 or beyond.
Have not yet entered the academic job market or accepted a faculty position.

📝 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Postdoctoral Research Narrative (1 page)
Future Research Directions (up to 1 page)
Personal Statement (½ page)
Faculty Letter of Support

📅 Application Deadline

Deadline: 01 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For detailed information, visit the Fred Hutch Cancer Center Eddie Méndez Scholar Award page.
To apply, submit your application through this link.

This is a fantastic opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to gain recognition and support for their groundbreaking work. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

Fred Hutch will provide an honorarium to awardees and will cover all expenses related to travel and accommodation.

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