About HHMI | Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. Founded in 1953, HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy with a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals.
HHMI: Advancing Scientific Research & Education
HHMI is expanding the frontiers of science, research culture, and science education. Explore our research, educational initiatives, and partnerships.
Investigator Program | HHMI
We believe that the most transformative breakthroughs come when talented scientists are given the freedom to pursue bold ideas. That’s why we take a “people, not projects” approach, providing generous and flexible support to talented scientists so they can go where their science leads.
HHMI Invests $500 Million in AI-Driven Life Sciences Research
Aug 12, 2024 · The Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced AI@HHMI external link, opens in a new tab today, a $500 million investment over the next 10 years to support artificial intelligence-driven projects in the life sciences. As the largest private biomedical research organization in the United States, HHMI aims to explore the full promise of AI to accelerate scientific discovery at its Janelia ...
Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program | HHMI
Supporting early career scientists as they launch careers in academic science, and equipping them to recruit, mentor, and inspire future generations. Fellows join a cohort of peers and receive funding up to $1.5 million.
Zhijian “James” Chen Receives 2024 Lasker Award | HHMI
The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation announced today that Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator Zhijian “James” Chen of UT Southwestern Medical Center has won the 2024 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award. Chen was honored for his discovery of the cGAS enzyme, which plays a direct role in how DNA stimulates immune and inflammatory responses.
Apply to Programs at HHMI | HHMI
Explore HHMI programs and opportunities that offer the resources, flexibility, and network for breakthrough science.
2025 Gilliam Fellows Program Application FAQ - HHMI
Oct 24, 2024 · Frequently asked questions about the 2025 Gilliam Fellows Program application. Last updated September 27, 2024.
Modern Europeans Descended from Three Groups of Ancestors
Sep 17, 2014 · HHMI scientists have shown that previously unrecognized groups contributed to the genetic mix now present in most modern-day Europeans.
Targeting Rett Syndrome, Alzheimer’s Disease | HHMI
Oct 23, 2024 · More than 30 years ago, as a pediatric resident at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine, Huda Zoghbi first encountered patients with symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to a progressive loss of mobility and coordination early in a child’s life. In time, each patient’s story inspired Zoghbi to pivot from clinical medicine to research, where ...