Application deadline is early November. Only US citizens can apply. The deadline is January 15. Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences are offered to first year graduate students pursuing full-time study toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree. The student must be aiming at a career in pure basic research in some branch of the biological sciences.
Award is for three years, option to extend for two additional years.
Open to citizens or nationals of the United States or foreign nationals. Application deadline is November 15th. Whitaker Fellowships are available for students who have completed less than one year of graduate work. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Only PhD students will be supported.