Award Cycle Dates

June 1, 2023 – Letter of invitation and online nomination instructions sent to participating institutions

July 1, 2023 – Official award term begins for the 2023 class of Scholars

August 31, 2023  – Interim progress reports due from current Scholars

September 29, 2023 – Applications are due and must be submitted online for the 2024 competition year

September 29, 2023 – Final progress reports due from Searle Scholars in the last year of their award

September 30, 2024 – March 2024 – Application review period

end of February – early March 2024 – Searle Scholars Scientific Advisory Board Meeting

April – All applicants for the 2024 competition are notified of their application status

April 2024 – Searle Scholars Annual Meeting (dates TBD)

June 1, 2024 – Letter of invitation and online nomination instructions sent to participating institutions

July 1, 2024 – Official award term begins for the 2024 class of Scholars