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.