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Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Program 2027
- Status
- Closed
- Funder
- Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
- Next window
- The page says the Letter of Intent portal generally opens June–August; exact 2028 dates are not posted. Check the funder page.
- Last window
- 2027 Letter of Intent (full application by invitation closes 11 Jan 2027): closed 31 Jul 2026
- Amount
- About $600,000 over 4 years
- Region
- United States
- Last checked
- 2026-10-16
- Official page
- Funder page
Eligibility in plain language
Within the first four years of a tenure-track (or equivalent) appointment at a US non-profit institution; US citizens or permanent residents (by interview); ≤10 years post-PhD; ≤$225k annual direct external funding. Government labs not eligible.
Summary
Supports innovative, high-risk research by young faculty in the chemical and life sciences, especially new methods, instruments and materials.