“The Harrington program is invaluable, not just because of the financial support of our research project, but the tutorial, the teaching and the mentorship...Harrington really helped me communicate the clinical need from the patient's perspective, the market and basically gave me all the tools to start talking to investors."
JEAN TANG, MD, PhD
Professor of Dermatology
Stanford University
2014 Harrington Scholar-Innovator
“Harrington Discovery Institute has been critical in helping with our research into prion protein antagonists. We're not in the clinic yet, but we wouldn't be bringing these compounds from animal studies toward a human trial without Harrington's support."
STEPHEN STRITTMATTER, MD, PhD
Vincent Coates Professor of Neurology
Professor of Neuroscience
Director, Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair
Yale University
2020 Harrington Scholar-Innovator
“Working with our Harrington team, there have been more than one 'why didn't I think of that?' moments."
DONALD WEAVER, MD, PhD
Director, Krembil Research Institute
University of Toronto University Health Network
2020 Harrington Scholar-Innovator
“Our Harrington advisors are insightful and brilliant scientists."
JILL SMITH, MD
Professor of Medicine
Georgetown University
2021 Harrington Scholar-Innovator
“Without question, the monthly advisory meetings have sharpened our focus and expedited the pace of our progress.”
LOREN WALENSKY, MD, PhD
Professor, Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Professor, Pediatric Oncology, Chemical Biology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2022 Harrington Scholar-Innovator
This scholar award recognizes outstanding physician-scientists whose work has potential to advance standard of care. Each year up to 12 Harrington Scholar-Innovators are chosen. The award includes:
Join our emailing list to become a part of our community and receive periodic communications about grant funding opportunities, as well as news and updates.
Late submissions will not be accepted for any reason, other than issues with the Harrington Discovery Institute’s submission system. Proposals received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
The Harrington Scholar-Innovator award selection committee seeks breakthrough discoveries defined by innovation, creativity and potential for clinical impact, including: