Call for Applications — 2026 Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation

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The Penn postdoctoral community is invited to apply for the Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation, which recognizes exceptional creativity and innovative thinking in biomedical research. Two postdoctoral awardees will each receive $50,000, and finalists will receive $5,000. Penn may nominate up to two postdoctoral fellows for this prestigious competition.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to postdoctoral researchers in biomedical sciences
• Applicants must submit an original “Dream Project” that is not part of their current research or any prior publication/grant
• Institutional endorsement is required
• Applicants must submit evidence of scholarly achievement (e.g., publications)

Prize Details:

• Two winners receive $50,000 each
• Finalists receive $5,000
• Each winner’s institution receives $5,000 to support seminar programming
• Finalists may be invited to an on-site symposium (travel covered)

Program Benefits:

• Significant unrestricted funding
• Opportunity to present at Regeneron
• Recognition for bold, high-impact research ideas

Application Requirements:

• “Dream Project” proposal (max. 2 pages, 10-pt font)
• Full academic CV
• Publication samples
• Institutional endorsement form

Submission deadline: Monday, February 2nd, 2026