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Harrington Discovery Institute's 2027 Scholar-Innovator Award

The Harrington Discovery Institute, part of the University Hospitals in Cleveland, has officially opened its call for applications for the coveted 2027 Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award. This esteemed initiative is designed to empower physician-scientists, offering them vital support to transform groundbreaking discoveries into actual medicines.

Award Details

The Scholar-Innovator Award presents an incredible opportunity for selected applicants with an array of benefits aimed at expediting drug development and commercialization. Successful candidates will not only receive a guaranteed grant of $100,000, but will also have access to:

• - Drug and business development support from experts at Harrington’s Therapeutics Development Center, known for their successful track record in bringing drugs to market.
• - Acceleration funds that may provide up to $300,000 for projects that show particular promise.
• - An opportunity to compete for investment funds, usually amounting to up to $2 million.

Who Can Apply?

This award is open to physician-scientists affiliated with accredited academic medical centers, research institutions, and universities across the United States and Canada. Applicants must possess a doctorate in medicine and demonstrate innovation and creativity in their proposed projects, along with the potential for significant clinical impact.

The final award recipients will be chosen by the Scientific Advisory Board of the Harrington Discovery Institute, with announcements slated for March 2027. The deadline for submitting a complete application is set for June 22, 2026.

For more information and to apply, potential candidates can visit HarringtonDiscovery.org/Scholar-Innovators.

About Harrington Discovery Institute

Founded in 2012 with a generous $50 million gift from the Harrington family, the Harrington Discovery Institute is dedicated to ushering academic discoveries into usable medicines that address pressing health needs. Over the years, the Institute has supported more than 200 scientists from various countries, including the US, UK, and Canada. With a focus on innovation, the Institute combines philanthropic funding with catalytic investment capital, enabling researchers to move their projects toward clinical application and eventual commercialization.

In addition to the Scholar-Innovator Award, Harrington Discovery Institute is renowned for its collaboration with leading scientists, furthering medical research and development across numerous disciplines. By leveraging its extensive network of resources and expert guidance, the institute strives to bridge the gap between scientific achievements and practical medical advancements.

The Harrington Discovery Institute's commitment to nurturing the future of medicine underscores its pivotal role in transforming promising research into tangible solutions that can improve health outcomes worldwide.