Core Investigators
Arc seeks to foster a world-class research environment built on scientific curiosity, a deep commitment to truth, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our Core Investigators are provided with no-strings-attached, multi-year funding as well as cutting-edge scientific and infrastructure support to enable high-risk, high-reward science. They are innovative pioneers enabled to pursue their very best ideas.
Appointment
Core Investigators are appointed for eight-year renewable terms at Arc. Core Investigators are employed by Arc and may have a faculty appointment at one of our university partners (Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley). All Core Investigators are guaranteed 75% protected research time.
Eligibility
Current faculty at all career stages as well as postdocs who plan to transition to independence in 2023 are eligible to serve as Core Investigators, and Arc is excited about the opportunity to support scientists at early career stages (~10 years since terminal degree). Individuals who are authorized to work in the US as well as those who require visa sponsorship are eligible.
Scientific Focus Areas
The focus areas for our initial search were Neurobiology, Immunology, and Computational Science. Scientific focus areas may change for future calls for applications.