Call for Applications: 7th Annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award

About

Fred Hutch is seeking applications for the 7th Annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows from any discipline conducting research on cancer, infectious diseases, or basic science. This award was created to honor Dr. Méndez’s commitment to cancer research and supporting early-career scientists from historically excluded backgrounds. It aims to build a community between postdoctoral scholars pursuing academic faculty careers and scientists at Fred Hutch.

Who Should Apply:

• Postdoctoral fellows from backgrounds underrepresented in science, as defined by the NIH, including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Scientists who are LGBTQ+, formerly incarcerated, and more.
• Individuals of all nationalities (U.S. citizenship/permanent residency not required).

Eligibility (at the time of application submission and symposium):

• Be a post-doctoral researcher from a disadvantaged background seeking an academic faculty position.
• Be completing research that aligns with the work being pursued at Fred Hutch.
• Have plans to enter the academic job market in the Fall of 2025 or beyond.
• Have not yet entered the academic job market nor accepted a faculty position.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have made innovative research contributions during their postdoctoral training, plan to pursue an academic research career, have a clear direction in their future research vision, and conduct research broadly applicable to the work at Fred Hutch.

Required Application Materials:

• CV
• Postdoctoral Research Narrative (1 page)
• Future Research Directions (up to 1 page)
• Personal Statement (1/2 page)
• Faculty Letter of Support

Application Instructions:

• CV
• Postdoctoral Research Narrative (1 page): Describe your postdoctoral research accomplishments, including the rationale underlying your project, major discoveries, innovation, significance, and how your work challenges or extends existing paradigms.
• Future Research Directions (up to 1 page): Describe the proposed research program you plan to pursue as a future faculty member, including background, rationale, research program directions, and approach.
• Personal Statement: Write a personal narrative supporting how you exemplify the values of Dr. Eddie Méndez, including your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and any barriers you have overcome.
• Faculty Letter of Support: Identify a faculty member willing to provide a letter of recommendation. This letter does not need to be from your primary mentor.

Identify the Division(s) at Fred Hutch most closely aligned with your scientific interests and research.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Questions? Contact Sara Muskus at scole2@fredhutch.org