Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship. A maximum of three students from UCR will be forwarded to the Liebmann Fund for fellowship consideration by the Fund review committee.  

Complete applications are due to the UCR Graduate Division by Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST.

Fellowship details and the application are available here: https://gsrc.ucr.edu/liebmann-fellowship 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFfujLnYnjUtZs6X2dnaVJaMiLDPpELTRy28NmYzto4r0h4A/viewform

ComSciCon

 ComSciCon is a graduate student-led organization that has been helping train STEM students in science communication for over a decade! ComSciCon hosts workshops around the world that connect graduate students with science communication experts who help students get their work published. Plus, by attending a ComSciCon workshop, you get to meet graduate students from other institutions and fields who have a shared love of communicating their work. The best part is that it’s all free – ComSciCon provides food and housing for attendees, and helps reimburse for travel costs. 

There are multiple ComSciCon chapters in the US, but they’re all on the east coast. I’m part of a new team hoping to expand access to this great opportunity by starting up a new regional chapter in the southwest. 

We’re working to build a team of graduate students to be on the organizing committee for the southwest chapter. Being part of our organizing committee can help you connect with local science communication experts, plus build skills like fundraising, leadership, and event planning.

If you’d be interested in attending a workshop like this in the future, or even better, if you’d like to help be part of the organizing committee, please fill out our interest form: https://forms.gle/mABtfGTbLni7z9f67 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out:

Risa Aria Schnebly rschnebl@asu.edu

Sahil Hegde sahil@astro.ucla.edu

Brown University Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 

Brown University invites applications for its 2025-2027 Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a two-year program designed to support the development of early career scholars from diverse backgrounds  who show promise as innovative scholars. The fellows’ research interests must align with an existing academic program or institute at Brown University.

Successful candidates will teach one course per year as part of the appointment and will participate in activities related to the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows Program. This postdoctoral fellowship is not renewable beyond year two.

Brown encourages all interested applicants to apply, regardless of race, national origin or gender.

Qualifications

Scholars with a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, humanities, or social sciences will be considered.  Candidates  will be considered if their dissertation is completed by July 1, 2025. We are interested in scholars who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. The cover letter should include a description of your research and teaching interests, your work and interest in diversity and inclusion. You should also identify the academic department(s) and/or institute(s) in which you would like to work.

Applications received by October 31st, 2024 are assured of full review.

https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37709418/presidential-postdoctoral-fellowship/

2025 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO25)

The 2025 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO25) solicitation, available on NSPIRES at https://tinyurl.com/NASA-NSTGRO25 was released as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement, titled Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2025 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2025). 

 

The opportunity, up to $84,000 per year, will coincide with the start of the 2025 academic year; up to four years of support are possible for doctoral students. In addition to providing a $40,000 annual stipend, the grant provides support for tuition, health insurance, and conference attendance. The grant also provides support for onsite research experiences at NASA Centers across the country, and recipients will collaborate with leading NASA experts in space technology to acquire a more detailed understanding of the potential end applications of their space technology efforts and directly disseminate their research results within the NASA community and beyond.

 

Interested current and prospective doctoral and master’s students should see the NSTGRO25 solicitation for full eligibility requirements.  Please note that in most cases, proposals must be submitted directly by an accredited U.S. university. The proposal deadline is November 1, 2024 (6 PM Eastern, 3 PM Pacific). 

 

To date, over 700 awards have been made to students attending over 110 universities across 42 states and one U.S. territory. NASA expects to make a similar number of NSTGRO25 awards to prior recent solicitation cycles, which have ranged from 50 to 66 new grant awards.

 

Should you or your associates desire to contact us with any questions, please direct your correspondence/inquiries, in writing, to hq-nstgro-call@mail.nasa.gov.

NDSEG Fellowship for STEM Students
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship provides:

• Full financial support

• Department of Defense mentorship

• Open to U.S. citizens pursuing STEM degrees

• Covers tuition, stipend, and fees

• Research opportunities in national defense fields

Apply by Nov 1 at ndseg.sysplus.com.

Virgina Tech Presidential Postoctoral Fellowship - applications due 11/ & 3/1

Virginia Tech’s Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program seeks to prepare postdocs for the next step in their careers, providing up to two-year appointments with nationally competitive salaries and benefits.

There are two proposal review cycles each year with applications/proposals due November 1 and March 1. 

 Fellowships will be awarded in four distinct tracks, each welcoming diverse applicants from various fields:

• Research Frontiers
• Cybersecurity
• Innovation
• Science Policy and Research Ethics

Postdoctoral fellows selected for the program will receive:

• Up-to two-year appointments with nationally competitive salaries and benefits
• $5,000 per year for training and professional development-related expenses
• Mentoring and professional development support

Eligible postdoctoral applicants:

• Must be no more than three years past earning their Ph.D.
• Must expect to complete their Ph.D. prior to the start of their fellowship

For all tracks except Science Policy and Research Ethics, interested applicants should identify a Virginia Tech faculty mentor to work collaboratively on a three-page proposal for submission prior to one of the cycle deadlines: Nov. 1 or March 1 each year. 

A list of faculty who expressed interest in hosting a Fellow can be found in this searchable list here but note that any Virginia Tech faculty member can serve as a program mentor.

Proposals will be evaluated on:

• Ability to build towards Virginia Tech research presence and portfolio in goals for the track
• Ability to enhance research and scholarship of the faculty mentor
• Ability to enhance the professional development of the postdoc
• Prospective postdoc’s qualifications and the ability to diversify Virginia Tech’s research enterprise
• Prospective postdoc's commitment to scholarly and societal impact at Virginia Tech and beyond

Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows Information Sessions

Virginia Tech’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will be hosting three Information Sessions for prospective applicants to the program to learn more about the various tracks, how to construct a proposal, and information on how applications are evaluated. In addition, current Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows will share their experience in this program. There will also be time for questions. Sessions are planned for September 10, 12-1 PM ET, September 18, 4-5 PM ET, & September 26, 3-4 PM ET.

Register for an Information Session

Visit the website to learn more about Virginia Tech’s Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

SCGSR Fellowship Opportunity
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program offers:

• Funding for research in DOE labs

• Open to U.S. graduate students in STEM

• Access to cutting-edge research facilities

• Collaboration with DOE scientists

Apply by November 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. More details, including eligibility and application, can be found at science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Young Scientist Summer Program (YSSP)

The YSSP is designed for advanced PhD students – ideally about two years prior to completing their PhD – working on a topic that is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and who wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Participants work under the direct mentorship of experienced IIASA scientists in a unique interdisciplinary and international research environment. As part of their participation, YSSP fellows produce a paper serving as the first step towards a publishable journal article, and have the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the institute's worldwide network.

Applications are due January 13, 2025

The 2025 YSSP will run on-site from 2 June to 29 August 2025, and participants will have the opportunity to finalize their research papers in September.

https://iiasa.ac.at/capacity-development/application-information 

NSF Funding for Graduate Students

From research experiences across the world to internships at its headquarters, the U.S. National Science Foundation offers graduate students and recent Ph.D.s paid opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in science and engineering. 

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NSF Funding for Postdocs

The U.S. National Science Foundation offers postdoctoral fellows paid opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in science and engineering. 

Learn more here: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/postdocs 

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships
 

The Met Fellowship Program

Join a community of scholars in the fields of art history, archaeology, museum education, conservation, and related sciences, as well as scholars in other disciplines, whose dynamic and interdisciplinary projects require close study of objects in The Met collection.

Annually, The Met awards over 50 fellowships to scholars from around the world. It is an educational priority to make The Met a laboratory for art and ideas. As a result, we support academic investigations of the Museum's collection spanning more than 5,000 years from every corner of the world and contribute to broader scholarly discourses.

Met fellowships are awarded to junior scholars, postdoctoral and senior academics, and museum professionals for independent study or research.

https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/fellowships 

This program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers. Fellows will have opportunities to enhance quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking/problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Learn more and apply.

Deadline: Rolling

IHS is rooted in the classical liberal tradition and promotes a freer, more humane, and open society by connecting and supporting talented graduate students, scholars, and other intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping the 21st century. 

IHS offer grants for all stages of your academic career. Whether you’re seeking funds for sabbatical research, campus events, or graduate study, they want to help you pursue your ideas.

IHS has a number of different funding opportunities including Conference Accelerator Grants (up to $2,000), Publication Accelerator Grants (up to $5,000), Graduate Sabbatical Grants (up to $15,000), Event Support, and Research Expense Support. 

IHS offers more than two million dollars in highly competitive grants for projects within these areas of focus: 

Liberalism, Pluralism, and Democracy

Free Speech and Open Inquiry

Equality and Prosperity

Race in America

Peace and International Cooperation

Immigration and Freedom

Business and the Good Society

Grant applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF through global internship opportunities.

Interns at UNICEF get experiential learning opportunities in the humanitarian sector and a meaningful internship experience that will support their academic, professional and personal development.

https://www.unicef.org/careers/internships 

This program aims to increase the representation of underrepresented minoritized groups within the sciences and at Gladstone. Participants will receive a postdoctoral salary based on years of experience, full benefits, and $10,000 yearly stipend. Learn more and apply.

Deadline: Rolling