What the report says, what the annex does, and where they don't match.

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HHMI's 2027 Gilliam Fellowship guide is out. What changed: an earlier October 27 deadline, expanded eligibility, a higher stipend, and a new postdoc pathway.

A rule proposed by OMB would let political appointees decide what research gets funded, and cancel grants already underway. Open for public comment until July 13.

ALT: Predator: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Handshake Of The Gods

A detailed walkthrough of every component of the HHMI Gilliam Fellowship application — from the equity and inclusion statement to the community engagement plan — written by a three-year Gilliam Fellow with advice from successful applicants and HHMI leadership.

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PhD admissions coaching and fellowship coaching for college through postdoc applicants. Strategy + writing feedback for SOP/personal/research statements, CV/resume, supplements, and interview prep. Su...

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Despite increasing non-medical use and clinical investigation of psychedelics, the consequences of prenatal exposure remain unknown. In mice, maternal lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD; 0.3 mg/kg) cross...