What might be mistaken for a waterslide in this image is actually the breathing tube, or trachea, of a dragonfly. This tube connects to openings in the insect's exoskeleton (outer “shell”) called ...

Working with research universities to identify barriers to inclusion and build inclusive learning environments through a multi-institution learning community. A subset of the community receives $2.5 ...

Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science. Learn more about how we’re moving science forward. HHMI hires individuals from all backgrounds ...

As a medical research organization, HHMI conducts scientific research in the public interest. HHMI has adopted this intellectual property policy to help ensure that inventions, discoveries, and other ...

Science We Support & Eligible Institutions Former Hanna Gray Fellows Choosing a Postdoc (ibiology)external link, opens in a new tab The program honors the contributions and service of Hanna Holborn ...

The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet announced this morning that the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Jack W. Szostak, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute ...

Read our goals for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusionexternal link, opens in a new tab in academic science and throughout our organization. And learn about the Center for the Advancement of ...

This policy applies to consulting that involves giving a talk to company employees or participating in a one- or two-day conference or seminar convened by a company. This policy describes the special ...

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is dedicated to promoting knowledge and advancing human health through discovery research in the basic biomedical sciences. HHMI’s guiding principle is to support ...

HHMI researchers devise prenatal blood test that accurately detects Down syndrome and two other serious chromosomal defects. Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have developed a new prenatal ...

Beautiful Biology, an initiative of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and its Janelia Research Campus, aims to cultivate interest and curiosity in the life sciences through this portal of stunning ...

Gilliam Fellows become part of a supportive community of scholars. During their tenure, they build bonds with peers at Gilliam annual meetings, increase their scientific knowledge, and gain important ...