Vayu named Searle Scholar!

We are so excited and grateful for this support for our vision to convert waste into food! Read more here!

The Searle Scholars Program supports high-risk, high-reward research across a broad range of scientific disciplines. This year, 207 applications were considered from nominations by 141 universities and research institutions.  

Starting in 2026, grants are $450,000 for a three-year term, with $150,000 payable each year of the grant. The Searle Scholars Program is funded through the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust and administered by Kinship Foundation.