Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI 2021 investigators https://www.hhmi.org are trying to find the answers to tough questions spanning biology and medicine. The 33 scientists announced receiving funding represent outstanding scientists from across the U.S.
The scientists and their fellow 2021 investigators could radically change how we think about biology, human health, and disease. HHMI will invest at least $300 million in the new investigators who come from 21 U.S. institutions and will join HHMI’s investigator community which includes about 250 scientists.
Each new investigator will receive roughly $9 million over seven years which is renewable pending a successful scientific review. HHMI selected the new investigators from more than 800 eligible applicants.
Investigators have made significant contributions across many research areas. These areas include HIV vaccine development, microbiome and circadian rhythm research, immunotherapy, SARS-CoV-2 biology, and potential therapies and vaccines for COVID-19 plus other fields.
HHMI President Erin O’Shea said, “By employing scientists as HHMI Investigators, rather than awarding them research grants, the Institute is guided by the principle of people not projects.”