Funding
Funding
HFSP supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms. A clear emphasis is placed on novel collaborations that bring biologists together to focus on problems at the frontier of the life sciences.
Awardees
Awardees
In this section you find information about the awardees in the HFSP scientific programs. This includes a searchable database of HFSP awardees, information on the HFSP Nakasone Award and other achievements by HFSP awardees.
News & Impact
Events
Events
HFSP promotes and participates in several events every year. We are committed to bringing together the scientific community and forging new opportunities to network and have scientific discussions that help to create bridges and partnerships for the future of frontier science.
About
About
The Human Frontier Science Program is a program of funding for frontier research in the life sciences. It is implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) with its office in Strasbourg. Here you can find all you need to know about the HFSPO.
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Council of Scientists

The Council of Scientists deliberates and decides on scientific matters related to the current operation of the Program. The Council members are appointed by the Board of Trustees. One Council member is normally appointed from each of the member states and one from the non-G7 European Union nations.

Australia
Philip HODGKIN The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne
Canada
Juliet DANIEL (Chair) McMaster University, Hamilton
European Commission
Mart SAARMA University of Helsinki
France

Germany

India
Richa RIKHY Indian Institute of Science and research (IISER), Pune
Israel

Italy
Fabio BENFENATI Italian Institute of Technology Genova
Japan
Hiroki UEDA University of Tokyo
Republic of Korea
Cheil MOON Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
New Zealand
Kurt KRAUSE University of Otago
Norway
Aurora MARTINEZ University of Bergen
Singapore
Kong-Peng LAM Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)
South Africa
Kelly CHIBALE University of Cape Town
Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America
Paul TURNER Yale University, New Haven

Governance

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Council of Scientists