The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) plays a crucial role in advancing conceptually novel research that reshapes scientific fields and feeds innovation systems globally. HFSP-funded work is prominently represented by conceptually novel research, often high-risk and built on new ideas.
Dr. V. Narry Kim's groundbreaking research reveals how RNA tail composition controls stability and translation, opening new paths for durable mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. Her discovery establishes novel regulatory mechanisms of gene expression, enabling antiviral intervention.
The Human Frontier Science Program has reaffirmed its commitment to global life science research, providing strategic investment and visibility for member states' research activities. The program delivers exceptional scientific quality, promotes international collaboration, and develops scientific talent.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded fellowships to 55 emerging scientists worldwide to pursue innovative life science research. The selected researchers come from 26 countries and will receive three-year fellowships supporting their living costs, research, and travel.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 117 researchers from 31 nations with 2026 HFSP Research Grants to collaborate on cutting-edge life science research. The grants support interdisciplinary projects across borders, discovering new possibilities and worlds of knowledge.
The HFSP Science Digest features 89 scientists and 70 members of HFSP Research Grant teams exploring life across many scales. The edition highlights the link between basic life science and medicine, featuring studies on diseases, immunity, and brain health.
The HFSP Science Summit Japan 2025 brings together 15 Nobel Laureates and young researchers to explore the unpredictable power of discovery-driven science. The summit features keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and thematic roundtables, fostering dialogue between generations and disciplines.
Dr. Erin M. Schuman's groundbreaking research reveals that proteins critical for neuron communication are produced locally at synapses, overturning previous beliefs about protein synthesis. Her discovery is influencing the field of neuroscience, focusing on individual synapses rather than whole neurons.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 2025 Research Grants and Accelerator Awards to 104 of the world's most innovative scientists, spanning 30 nations. The grants support research on epigenetics, tick-borne diseases, and other life science topics.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded fellowships to 50 emerging scientists from 25 nations, fostering life science research and international collaboration. The fellowships focus on cutting-edge projects, including research on memory engrams, coral reefs, and bacterial resistance.
The Human Frontier Science Program's annual Science Digest features breakthrough discoveries in synthetic biology and origin of life, pushing the boundaries of frontier research. The digest showcases the vital role of basic research in generating innovative medical treatments and engineered solutions.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 2024 research grants to 108 top life scientists from 23 countries. The program supports interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, with grants averaging $400,000 per year.
Maiken Nedergaard has made groundbreaking discoveries about the glymphatic system, revealing its role in eliminating toxic metabolites during sleep. Her work has transformed our understanding of brain health and its protective role against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington Disease.
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSPO) awarded $37 million to 32 research teams, with each member receiving $110,000-$125,000 per year. The program supports cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research focusing on complex mechanisms of living organisms.
The Human Frontier Science Program announced 65 new postdoctoral fellowships to support groundbreaking research in biology. The awardees will conduct innovative studies in fields like antigen recognition, neuromodulation, and bacterial rotary nanomachines.
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSPO) awarded $35 million in Research Grants to 34 winning teams, including 9 Young Investigator Grants and 25 Program Grants. The grants fund cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research projects globally.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 89 fellowships to outstanding young life scientists from around the world. The new fellows will conduct innovative research in biology, including studies on skin-based lymph nodes, motor proteins for translation, and temporal learning.
The Human Frontier Science Program awarded over $34 million to 31 winning research teams in a global competition that started with 771 submissions from scientists in 50+ countries. The funding supports cutting-edge, interdisciplinary projects under the theme Complex mechanisms of living organisms.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded $300,000 to 11 young researchers to support their frontier research projects. The recipients will return to their home countries or move to another member country to continue their work.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded $30 million in grants to the top 3% of research applications, supporting innovative and collaborative projects globally. The 2017 HFSP Research Grants will fund cutting-edge research in various fields, including engineering, biology, and medicine.
The Human Frontier Science Program has selected 10 researchers to receive the prestigious Career Development Award for their innovative projects. The award will provide $300,000 over three years to establish independent laboratories and promote intercontinental collaboration.
The Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) awards prestigious postdoctoral fellowships to talented researchers from around the world. This year's winners will pursue cutting-edge projects in various fields, including soil bacteria, meerkat movement, and ocean particles.
The International Human Frontier Science Program has selected eight researchers to receive Career Development Awards, worth $300,000 over three years. The award supports the launch of their first independent laboratory and enables fellows to return home or move to another HFSP member country.
A total of 697 applications were received for 75 HFSP postdoctoral fellowships, with 69 Long-Term Fellowships awarded to life scientists extending their expertise into another field and 6 Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships supporting young scientists from non-life science backgrounds
The 2015 HFSP Fellowships support young scientists in life sciences research, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. The fellowships are worth $180,000 over three years and offer a built-in return component, allowing fellows to set up their own independent laboratory.
The Human Frontier Science Program awarded $35 million in research grants to 31 teams, with a focus on intercontinental collaborations and cutting-edge life sciences projects. Younger scientists are encouraged to participate, with an average age of 36 for Young Investigator Grant awardees.
The International Human Frontier Science Program Organization has awarded eight young researchers with a total of $300,000 over three years to establish their independent laboratories. The awardees will support training in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research focused on the life sciences.
A groundbreaking discovery in 1993 led to the development of a cancer treatment, Erivedge, which targets the hedgehog signaling pathway. The breakthrough was made by researchers investigating fundamental mechanisms regulating vertebrate brain development.
Five Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) grantees were awarded Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine and Chemistry for their groundbreaking work. This achievement underscores the value of supporting innovative research projects and fosters collaboration among scientists.
Stephen Quake's work has revolutionized biophysics, biological automation, genome analysis, and personalized medicine with innovative physical techniques. His pioneering efforts have enabled answers to previously impossible questions and had profound impact on nearly every area of biology.
Gina Turrigiano's concept of synaptic scaling resolves the paradox of maintaining stability and flexibility in neurons. Her laboratory has shown that neurons can 'tune' themselves by adjusting excitatory synaptic strengths to control output, while maintaining relative input strengths.
Michael Elowitz was awarded the 2011 HFSP Nakasone Award for his groundbreaking research on genetic noise, a concept that has transformed our understanding of cellular behavior. His work has shown that noise is not just a random variation but an essential element that enables core cellular functions.
The Human Frontier Science Program has awarded 85 Fellowships to young scientists from around the world. The Long-Term and Cross-Disciplinary Fellows will receive training in 12 different countries, while Career Development Awards support their transition to independence.
Karl Deisseroth receives $10,000 HFSP Nakasone Award for his groundbreaking research on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to manipulate neuronal activity.
The Human Frontier Science Program awarded Young Investigator grants to 29 young scientists from 12 countries, with a focus on interdisciplinary research. The program also provided postdoctoral fellowships and Career Development Awards to support talented young scientists in setting up their independent laboratories.