Grant opportunity
Paul J. and Jolanda M. Penczner Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027
The fellowship supports an outstanding UTHSC postdoctoral researcher with recognition funding and substantial stipend support.
- Funder
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT
- Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT: Aug 7, 2026
- Award
- USD 2,000 award plus USD 50,000 toward the annual stipend
- Applicant
- Eligible University of Tennessee Health Science Center postdoctoral researchers under the request for proposals.
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowship supports an outstanding UTHSC postdoctoral researcher with recognition funding and substantial stipend support.
Who can apply
Eligible University of Tennessee Health Science Center postdoctoral researchers under the request for proposals.
What it supports
- Postdoctoral research
- Biomedical sciences
- Research career development
Funding and duration
- USD 2,000 award plus USD 50,000 toward the annual stipend
Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT: Aug 7, 2026
How to apply
Review the official call page and follow the stated submission instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
The fellowship supports an outstanding UTHSC postdoctoral researcher with recognition funding and substantial stipend support. Applicants should use the linked official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible University of Tennessee Health Science Center postdoctoral researchers under the request for proposals.
Funding and benefits
USD 2,000 award plus USD 50,000 toward the annual stipend
Themes and supported activities
Postdoctoral research
Biomedical sciences
Research career development
Deadline and timeline
Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT: Applications closed 7 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT: Aug 7, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official call page and follow the stated submission instructions.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.