MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027: The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, has invited applications for its postdoctoral fellowship programme. This three-year cohort-based programme is expected to start in September 2027. The deadline to submit applications is November 15. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, academicjobsonline.org. International candidates and current MIT postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field.
Selected fellows will receive an annual stipend of US$88,000, equivalent to approximately Rs 83,24,791. They will also receive US$15,000, or approximately Rs 14,38,434, in research funding.
🚀 MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship is now open! We're seeking world-class scientists driving interdisciplinary research.
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💰$88k stipend + $15k research 🗓️ 3-year cohort | Starts Sept 2027 ⏳ Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
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The fellowship opportunities listed by the MIT School of Science include the MIT Martin Fellowship, American Chemical Society grants, fellowships and awards, the Martin Family Society of Fellows for Sustainability, Environmental Protection Agency grants and fellowships, Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs, the NIST Boulder Laboratories Professional Research Experience Programme, the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the Cornell University Graduate Fellowship Database and the Irving S Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship.
The Martin Family Society of Fellows for Sustainability supports MIT doctoral students pursuing research related to sustainability. Approximately 10 students are selected each year for one academic year of fellowship support.
The American Chemical Society offers grants to support research, education, and community projects in the chemical sciences.
The US Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Research conducts competitions for STAR grants, graduate and undergraduate fellowships, research contracts under the Small Business Innovation Research Programme, and other research assistance programmes.
The Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs offer approximately 60 predoctoral awards, 35 dissertation research awards, and 24 postdoctoral awards each year.
The NIST Boulder Laboratories Professional Research Experience Programme provides laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines at accredited US institutions. Eligibility is limited to US citizens and permanent residents.
The Cornell University Graduate Fellowship Database provides information on fellowship opportunities for US and international students.
The Irving S Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship supports PhD candidates pursuing research at the interface of chemistry and biology through a two-year postdoctoral fellowship.
