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Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship (King Trust)

King Trust

What is the King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Charles A. King Trust (King Trust) supports postdocs in the mid to late stages of their postdoctoral research training in basic sciences relevant to human health & disease and the research that has significantly impacted biomedical advances and contributed to the subsequent development of an impressive host of therapeutic interventions spanning the entire range of human disease categories. Proposals focused on cancer or blindness are highly encouraged. For more details see King Trust 2021 summary  .

Who can apply for the King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Postdocs of any nationality who have completed at least 3 years and no more than 5 years of full-time postdoctoral research experience by the funding start date (postdoctoral work has begun between Oct 2015 – 30 Sep 2018) and who work in a non-profit academic or medical research institution in the state of Massachusetts (US), e.g. Boston Children's Hospital, Boston University, Brandeis University, Clark University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, etc. (List of colleges and universities in Massachusetts)

Why to apply for the King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship?

  • It is an opportunity to do 2-year research in basic biomedical sciences at an excellent research institution in the state of Massachusetts (US).
  • You should choose a mentor and a host institution that provide the best research support for your project.
  • You can develop your professional career & improve your skills.
  • You can get financial support of $109,408-$127,600 per tenure (stipend of $52,704–$61,800 per year & expense allowance of $2,000 per year).

When to apply for the King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship?

The next King Trust 2018 deadline on Wed 03 Mar 2021 12:00 US-ET.


  Please inform the Project Office about your intention.  
  Do not hesitate anytime to contact us for consulting, discussion or help.  

How to apply for the King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship?

  1. Find and read programme guidelines:
  2. Create your account on The Medical Foundation's online portal.
  3. Find a supervisor from an excellent host research institution in the state of Massachusetts, US (e.g. Boston Children's Hospital, Boston University, Brandeis University, Clark University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, etc.) who will provide the best research environment, support & mentorship for your project. Negotiate mentoring of your postdoctoral research project and the institutional support of the host institution. Ask your mentor to fill in
    • Application Face Sheet
    • Mentor´s Biosketch
    • Mentor´s Letter of Support
  4. Contact three referees (one has to be your Ph.D. advisor) and ask them for their willingness to critically appraise your research qualifications.
  5. Fill in names and contacts on two referees and mentor(s) on The Medical Foundation's online portal. Referees should have received an email from the King Trust with detailed information how to submit a confidential Letter of Recommendation before Wed 03 Mar 2021 12:00 US-ET.
  6. Complete your application:
    • Application Face Sheet (use template  ) (applicant & mentor & host institution)
    • Table of Contents (use template  ) (applicant)
    • Project Summary: long-term objectives & specific aims (use template  , max 300 words) (applicant & mentor)
    • Applicant´s Biosketch: (i) Personal Statements, (ii) Positions & Honors, (iii) Contribution to Science: List of publications in chronological order, (iv) Additional Information: Research Support (use template  , max 5 pages) (applicant)
    • Research Proposal: (i) Background, (ii) Specific aims, (iii) Preliminary data if available, (iv) Research design, experimental methods, analytical plan, (v) Research limitations & potential pitfalls (max 6 pages, excluding references) (applicant & mentor)
    • Mentor´s Biosketch & List of Trainees: (i) Personal Statement, (ii) Positions & Honors, (iii) Contributions to Science, (iv) Research Support current & pending, (v) List of previous trainees with their current positions (max 6 pages) (mentor)
    • Thesis Advisor Explanation if the Thesis Advisor is unable to provide a letter (applicant)
  7. Finalise and submit your online application on The Medical Foundation's online portal before Wed 03 Mar 2021 12:00 US-ET.
    • Application uploaded in 1 PDF document: (i) Application Face Sheet; (ii) Table of Contents; (iii) Project Summary; (iv) Applicant´s Biosketch; (v) Research Proposal; (vi) Mentor´s Biosketch; (vii) Thesis Advisor Explanation (applicant)
    • Mentor´s Letter of Support: (i) describes the Applicant’s qualifications and provides a clear mentorship plan stating how the Mentor will be involved in the planning, execution, and supervision of the proposed research, and support the Applicant to further develop his/her independence and promote their scientific career. The mentorship plan must also specify the Mentor’s allocation of time and effort in training and support for the Applicant and the proposed research; (ii) describes research facilities and equipment available to the Applicant; (iii) confirms that the applicant meets all eligibility requirements; (iv) confirms an applicant’s degree(s) obtained outside the U.S. are equivalent to Ph.D.; (v) comments on the applicant´s publication record (max 4 pages, upload in PDF) (mentor)
    • Three confidential Letters of Recommendation: (i) Applicant´s scientific background, research ability & potential, self-reliance & independence, critical thinking skills (one has to be submitted by Thesis Advisor or Residency Director, max 4 pages, upload in PDF) (referees)

King Trust will announce evaluation results in fall 2021.
Successful applicants may start their research projects between Fri 01 Oct 2021 - Sat 01 Jan 2022.


The Medical Foundation at HRiA, 2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, US
Lindsey Carver, lphelan@hria.org


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