Applications are open for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025.
The Office of the Dean, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Science, invites applications for its inaugural postdoctoral fellowship program.
This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2025. They seek to assemble a diverse cohort of world-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries.
In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training. Appointments may be extended with funding from the department.
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors as early as possible.
MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Description Details
The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, invites applications for its inaugural postdoctoral fellowship program. This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2025. We seek to assemble a diverse cohort of world-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training.
Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or PI, subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and timelines. Current postdocs at MIT and international candidates are eligible to apply.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Benefits of MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship carries a stipend of $85,000, relocation allowance of $5,000, research allowance of $15,000, plus employee benefits such as health insurance, etc.
Requirements for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
To qualify for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, Applicants have possess the following abilities;
- PhD in scientific field (granted by August 2025).
- Scientific excellence.
- Exceptional ability for innovation and cross disciplinary research.
Subject Areas for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
To apply for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, Applicants must qualify in the following subjects;
- Mathematics.
- Chemistry.
- Cognitive Science.
- Biology.
- Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
Application Materials Required for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Qualified applicants would be required to submit the following items online at this website to complete your application;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- 2-page research proposal, describing how their research crosses disciplinary boundaries.
- Statement of support and commitment from the MIT faculty who will mentor the research.
- One paragraph broader impacts description of how their appointment aligns with the MIT Values Statement which can be found at https://www.mit.edu/values/ (optional).
- And anything else requested in the description.