Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline16 October 2027
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2143
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About This Scholarship

The Stanford Science Fellowships 2027 programme supports exceptional early-career researchers undertaking fundamental experimental or theoretical research in natural science disciplines at Stanford University. Fellows receive a three-year appointment with an annual $98,000 stipend, research funding, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Annual stipend of $98,000
  • Research and professional development funding up to $10,000 per year
  • Relocation support up to $2,500
  • Benefits (type unspecified)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must have been awarded a PhD within the three years prior to the start of the fellowship
  • 2 Must have no more than two years of prior postdoctoral experience at another institution
  • 3 Must be an early-career scientist with a strong record of scientific achievement
  • 4 Must propose research in natural sciences (not primarily social sciences)
  • 5 Must have at least one Stanford faculty member agree to host the applicant
  • 6 Must not be currently affiliated with Stanford in a paid or unpaid position through the end of February during the selection process
  • 7 Cannot be a current Stanford graduate student or postdoc
  • 8 International scholars must qualify for a J-1 visa (or F-1 extension in some cases)
  • 9 International scholars on H-1B employment visas are ineligible
  • 10 Must be willing to participate in one or more faculty research groups and professional development activities

How to Apply

1
Register and submit application through Academic Jobs Online
2
Submit Curriculum Vitae including publications, full legal name, contact information, and expected PhD date
3
Submit a cover letter
4
Obtain and submit three letters of recommendation (one from PhD advisor advised)
5
Submit a career goals statement covering relevant experience and contribution to Stanford Science Fellows Program goals (up to 2 pages)
6
Submit a research statement addressing the research problem, accomplishments on a 3-5 year timescale, and how Stanford can enable these accomplishments (up to 2 pages, with additional page allowed for references)
7
Identify and contact potential Stanford faculty host members
8
Secure agreement from at least one faculty member to host the applicant
9
Interview with a panel of Stanford faculty via Zoom (majority occur in first two weeks of December)
📅 3 years

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