Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

Due: Jan 30, 2026

Packard Foundation

$875,000

Description

The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering, established in 1988 by the Packard Foundation, aim to support the nation's most promising early-career scientists and engineers. The program provides flexible funding for Fellows to pursue innovative research in new frontiers. Each year, 20 Fellows are selected from candidates nominated by 50 invited institutions, receiving individual grants of $875,000 distributed over five years. Fellows are encouraged to tackle complex issues and pursue bold research approaches, using the fu...

Estimated Total Program Funding$17,500,000Expected Number of Awards20Award Amount$875,000

Eligible Applicants- Early Career Professor

Additional Eligibility Information

Candidates must be faculty members at one of the 50 Invited Institutions and eligible to serve as principal investigators engaged in research in the natural and physical sciences or engineering. They must be within the first three years of their faculty careers. Social sciences are not considered.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Physics- Chemistry- Mathematics- Biology- Astronomy- Computer Science- Earth Science- Ocean Science- Engineering

Grantor Contact Information/approach/fellowships-for-science-engineering/eligibility/Other Grantor InformationThe David & Lucile Packard Foundation supports breakthrough research and innovation in science and engineering. It provides flexible funding to early-career scientists and engineers who are pursuing transformative projects with the potential to change their fields. The foundation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of high-risk, high-reward ideas. Its grants help foster creative problem-solving and technological advancement. By supporting both fundamental research and applied innovation, it works to build a strong foundation for future discoveries. Ultimately, the foundation’s mission is to generate lasting, positive impact through investments in scientific and engineering excellence.

Additional Information>Each year, the Foundation selects 20 Fellows from 50 invited institutions. >The program is rooted in David Packardâ€™s commitment to strengthening university-based science and engineering programs. >The Fellowship Program provides support for highly creative researchers early in their careers; faculty members who are well-established and wellâ€funded are less likely to receive the award. Additional URLs:

https://www.packard.org/approach/fellowships-for-science-engineering/eligibility/

https://www.packard.org/approach/fellowships-for-science-engineering/award-timeline/

Supporting Linkhttps://www.packard.org/approach/fellowships-for-science-engineering/

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