On Mar. 11, 2020, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced the Medically Trained Scientists Program (MTS), an initiative to support scientists who have a background in medicine. The 2021 program will offer as many as eight years of support for up to 10 early career scientists who are committed to conducting basic research. This long-term $120 million investment will begin with mentored postdoctoral training and transition through MTS fellowsﾒ early years as independent faculty.