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Shaping the Future of Bioscience: Allen Institute Next Generation Leaders Program

This is not a grant or fellowship opportunity, but it is a valuable platform for rising faculty and researchers to shape the future of bioscience. Faculty and research administrators are encouraged to share this opportunity widely within their departments and networks to support strong participation — including from the University of Washington and beyond.

For questions or additional information, refer to the official Next Generation Leaders (NGL) guidelines document or contact the Allen Institute directly.

Join Emerging Leaders Advancing Collaboration and Innovation in Bioscience

The Allen Institute is now accepting applications for its prestigious Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program, a unique opportunity for early career researchers with a passion for collaborative, interdisciplinary bioscience to engage with one of the world’s leading research institutions.

Created to recognize and support emerging, diverse voices in science, the NGL program fosters professional development, creativity, and ideation, while offering direct engagement with the Allen Institute’s scientific teams. These leaders will contribute to groundbreaking research across neuroscience, cell science, immunology, synthetic biology, and data science, and act as ambassadors for open science.

What Is the Next Generation Leaders Program?

The Next Generation Leaders program is a three-year program that brings together innovative scientists who are committed to advancing bioscience through team science and collaborative problem-solving. NGLs will:

  • Participate in active research and discussions with Allen Institute teams
  • Contribute expertise and insights from their own fields, including bioethics, public health, data visualization, and science education
  • Engage in the Allen Institute’s commitment to big science, team science, and open science practices
  • Help shape the future of the scientific enterprise as ambassadors for the Institute’s work and mission

Who Should Apply

The program is open to researchers from U.S. and international institutions, both academic and non-academic. Eligible applicants must:

  • Hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant scientific field
  • Be employed as an Assistant Professor (or equivalent) with a start date on or after May 1, 2023, OR
  • Be in a late-stage postdoctoral position actively seeking a faculty role
  • Have a demonstrated interest in collaborative research that addresses the complex challenges of bioscience

Key Dates

  • Applications open: May 1, 2025
  • Applications close: June 3, 2025

Applicants can find full details, FAQs, and submission instructions at the Allen Institute website.

Immigration Registration Requirement Effective April 11, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159, which implements a registration requirement for certain foreign nationals inside the United States. The changes in this Executive Order went into effect on April 11, 2025.

What does the executive order do?

Executive Order 14159 requires that  nonimmigrants aged 14 years or older who were not registered and fingerprinted when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and fingerprinting. Similarly, parents and legal guardians of dependents below the age of 14 must ensure that those dependents are registered. Within 30 days of reaching their 14th birthday, all previously registered nonimmigrants in the U.S. must re-register and be fingerprinted.

Do I need to register?

If you are in the U.S. on a UW-sponsored visa type through ISO, you are probably already registered. The only group that may have to register are foreign nationals who last received a U.S. visa stamp and/or entered the U.S. before their 14th birthday, in which case they would have to register within 30 days of turning 14. USCIS has an Alien Registration Requirement Determination Tool that you can use to confirm whether you or your dependents need to register.

Who can I ask for more information on the registration requirement?

ISO can’t advise on this requirement, since it relates to your individual immigration compliance in the U.S. We recommend you review the USCIS website and consult a private immigration attorney if you have further questions.

Join the Conversation: Faculty Well-Being Round Table at UW

The University of Washington is hosting a Faculty Well-Being Round Table on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This dynamic discussion will bring together faculty and campus leaders to explore strategies for fostering a healthier academic culture at UW. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss pressing needs, as well as systems, programs, and advocacy efforts necessary to effect lasting change. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of faculty well-being at the university.​

Event Details:

This roundtable is part of the broader 2025 UW Wellness Symposium, which continues on Thursday, May 22, with expert-led Zoom sessions covering topics such as sleep, nutrition, and emotional resilience. These events are designed to provide faculty and staff with practical tools to enhance well-being both at work and beyond.​

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and contribute to the ongoing conversation about faculty well-being at UW. Register today to be part of this important dialogue.

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