HHMI Cech Fellows
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Decisions landingBiomedical✓ verified
The HHMI Cech Scholars (formerly EXROP) program supports rising juniors and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds. Scholars conduct 10-week summer research with HHMI investigators or Janelia Research Campus scientists. The program includes mentoring, professional development, and a research symposium.
All life sciences — biology, biochemistry, biomedical research, biophysics, computational biology
2 dated reports placed on the cycle calendar. Each dot is one applicant who reported their decision date.
Reported by 6 past applicants — these are the dates students heard back, not the program's official timeline.
Anonymized one-line notes — timing details, interview observations, spot counts.
“Applied 12/22 (deadline), rejected 3/19”
“First rejection 2/18 yay.”
“Stats: 4.0, sophomore, R1, ORM, biochem, bioinfo double major.”