Stanford Science Fellows Program 2026: Apply Online for Postdoctoral Fellowships
Organization
Stanford University
Duration
3 years (Full-time appointment starting September 1, 2026)
Fellowship Amount
$88,000 annual salary + benefits + $8,000 annual supplementary research allowance
Overview
About Organization
Stanford University is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, located in Stanford, California. The Stanford Science Fellows program is a university-wide postdoctoral fellowship initiative supported by the Dean of Humanities and Sciences and the Vice President for Research. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary scientific synthesis and advance foundational research in the natural sciences.
About Position
Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (Stanford Science Fellow). Appointees drive independent research, collaborate across departments, and join a vibrant cohort of scholars in the natural sciences, physical sciences, mathematical sciences, and basic life sciences.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Ph.D. in a field of natural science awarded within 3 years prior to the start of the fellowship (or anticipated completion prior to September 1, 2026).
Academic Record: Strong record of scientific achievement, compelling research proposal, and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Other Requirements: Applicants must not have held a prior tenure-track faculty position.
Selection Process
Online Application Submission via AcademicJobsOnline (AJO).
Review of Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Research Proposal, Statement of Research & Teaching, and Recommendation Letters by the Selection Committee.
Final Selection and Fellowship Offer Notifications.
Who Can Apply
Scholars from all international backgrounds and nationalities who have recently completed or are about to complete their Ph.D. in natural sciences.
Early-career researchers demonstrating potential for groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary leadership.
Why Apply
Annual salary of $88,000 plus benefits and a supplementary research allowance of $8,000 per year.
Access to world-class research infrastructure and dynamic interdisciplinary mentorship across Stanford departments.
How to Apply
Visit the Stanford Science Fellows application portal (
[https://stanfordsciencefellows.stanford.edu/apply](https://stanfordsciencefellows.stanford.edu/apply)).Register and submit application materials through AcademicJobsOnline (AJO).
Upload CV, cover letter, research proposal, research statement, and arrange 3 recommendation letters before the application deadline.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: August 2026
Application End Date: October 2026
Important URLs
Official Application Portal & Details:
https://stanfordsciencefellows.stanford.edu/apply
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: $88,000 annual salary + benefits + $8,000 annual supplementary research allowance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must not have held a prior tenure-track faculty position.
Open to early-career scholars of all nationalities demonstrating strong research achievements and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Important Dates
| 0 | Application Start Date: 15/08/2026 |
| 1 | Application End Date: 15/10/2026 |
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