Stanford Science Fellowships 2027
Stanford University
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Stanford Science Fellowships 2027 support exceptional early-career scientists pursuing fundamental experimental or theoretical research in natural sciences at Stanford University. Fellows receive a competitive annual stipend, benefits, research funding, and professional development support for a three-year appointment beginning September 1, 2027.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Annual stipend of $98,000
- Benefits package
- Research funding (up to $10,000 per year)
- Professional development funding
- Relocation support
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have been awarded a PhD within the last three years at the start of the fellowship
- 2 Must have no more than two years of prior postdoctoral experience at another institution
- 3 Research proposal must focus on natural sciences; social sciences proposals are not eligible
- 4 Must not be affiliated with Stanford in a paid or unpaid position throughout the selection process (through end of February)
- 5 Current Stanford graduate students and postdocs are ineligible
- 6 Prospective postdocs who will begin Stanford appointments prior to March 1, 2027 are ineligible
- 7 International scholars on H-1B employment visas are ineligible; must qualify for J-1 visa or F-1 extension
- 8 Must identify and secure agreement from at least one Stanford faculty member as host before award is granted
- 9 Open to applicants of all nationalities