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Apply for HHMI Investigator Program

HHMI Investigator Program is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant providing between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Applications are due 2026-09-01 (open).

How to apply for HHMI Investigator Program

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for HHMI Investigator Program from Howard Hughes Medical Institute, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Howard Hughes Medical Institute before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the HHMI Investigator Program?
HHMI Investigator Program is offered by Howard Hughes Medical Institute and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the HHMI Investigator Program provide?
HHMI Investigator Program provides between $500K and $2M per award from Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the HHMI Investigator Program deadline?
Applications for HHMI Investigator Program are due 2026-09-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the HHMI Investigator Program?
To apply for HHMI Investigator Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

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