Vanderbilt Faculty Research Scholars Application Information at a Glance.
| Due Dates | Survey of Intent: April 1 Application: April 30 |
| Application length | 10 pages, including research proposal and career development plan |
| Annual salary from Faculty Research Scholars program | Covers 75% of salary up to $85,0001 |
| Departmental contribution for tuition, research, or travel support | $10,000 |
| Additional resource support from Faculty Research Scholar Program | $15,000 |
| Length of appointment | For 2026-2027, one year, with up to two further years contingent on institutional finances and scholarly progress |
| Citizenship requirements | None |
| Doctoral degree requirements | For 2026-2027 applications: MD or DO degree required |
| Faculty appointment | Minimum: Instructor appointment at VUMC |
| Research focus | Basic, translational, or clinical |
| Primary mentor faculty appointment requirement | Primary mentor must be Vanderbilt faculty (VUMC or VU) |
1 All scholars will be reimbursed for salary and supply costs based on their current salaries. Salary and research funds will be transferred as they are spent.
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March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
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