In honor of Daryl and Marguerite Errett, the Errett Fisher Foundation will fund The Daryl and Marguerite Errett Discovery Award. This award will provide support for one Winston-Salem based outstanding post- doctoral fellow or early career faculty member annually so as to enable him/her to conduct leading- edge research in biomedicine and launch promising projects that nurture the careers of gifted young investigators who will have an impact on pioneering developments that advance human health.
The award is intended to supply seed funding to outstanding scientists who seek to conduct risk-taking research that may not yet qualify for traditional sources of funding as an independent investigator from agencies like the National Institutes of Health. Faculty are not eligible if they are located outside of Winston-Salem, or are a principal investigator on an NIH award or other independent faculty awards; however, early career funding mechanisms from foundations and industry are acceptable. This may include funding from NIH such as K-Awards, American Heart Association, etc.
Department Chairs and Section Heads are invited to nominate their most outstanding postdoctoral- fellows or early career faculty members located in Winston-Salem, who have the potential to conduct leading-edge research in the biomedical research field. More than one nomination is allowed.
Only postdoctoral-fellows or early career faculty members located in Winston-Salem are eligible to be nominated and receive this award. Projects will be funded for a one year period, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026. Projects are expected to be completed and all funds expended by the end of the granting period. No subcontracts are allowed; funds must remain within Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
Interested applicants should follow the RFA instructions and submit their electronic application by Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Questions about your research project should be directed to Foundations@wakehealth.edu. Questions about the electronic submission system should be directed to Katelyn Still.