Eligibility: Scholar Awards

Have demonstrated an interest in solving important problems in relevant areas of neuroscience, including the translation of basic research to clinical neuroscience.
Are in the early stages of establishing an independent laboratory and research career and are in tenure-track faculty positions.
Have completed formal postdoctoral training and have a record of meritorious research in areas pertinent to the interests of the Endowment Fund.
Have no more than four years of experience in an independent, tenure-track faculty position. (Traditionally, successful candidates have held faculty positions for at least one year; non tenure-track research faculty are ineligible.)
Show evidence of a commitment to a career in neuroscience.
Hold U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.
Have a U.S.-based sponsoring institution, to which awards will be paid.

Be employees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute or scientists within the intramural program of the National Institutes of Health.
Apply in more than two rounds of competition.
Apply for continued postdoctoral support.
Have been awarded tenure.
Hold another McKnight award that would overlap with the Scholar award.