Award Cycle Dates
June 1, 2020 - Letter of invitation and online nomination instructions sent to participating institutions
July 1, 2020 - Official award term begins for the 2020 class of Scholars
August 31, 2020 - Interim progress reports due from current Scholars
September 30, 2020 - Applications are due and must be submitted online for the 2021 competition year
September 30, 2020 - Final progress reports due from Searle Scholars in the last year of their award
September 30, 2020 - March 2, 2021 - Application review period
February 28 - March 2, 2021 - Searle Scholars Scientific Advisory Board Meeting
Mid-April - All applicants for the 2021 competition are notified of their application status
April 2021 - Searle Scholars Annual Meeting (dates TBD)
June 1, 2021 - Letter of invitation and online nomination instructions sent to participating institutions
July 1, 2021 - Official award term begins for the 2021 class of Scholars
August 31, 2021 - Interim progress reports due from current Scholars
September 30, 2021 - Applications are due and must be submitted online for the 2022 competition year
September 30, 2021 - Final progress reports due from Searle Scholars in the last year of their award