Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available; typical postdoctoral fellowship duration 2-3 years
Summary: Supports fundamental research on electronic transport and optoelectronics in ultra-clean 2D materials and heterostructures, integrating advanced processing and nanofabrication techniques.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents holding a doctoral degree; postdoctoral applicants only; research conducted at Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports fundamental studies of electronic transport and optoelectronic properties in two-dimensional (2D) materials and heterostructures, focusing on ultra-clean multi-gated devices. The research aims to merge transport measurements with spatially resolved optoelectronic characterization to deepen understanding and enable better theoretical comparisons. The program encourages innovative approaches combining advanced materials growth and processing techniques, such as low-energy ion implantation, to facilitate the transition of fundamental knowledge into practical electronic technologies.
Key research areas include graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, phosphorene, ion beam doping, magnetotransport, Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and contact engineering.
The fellowship is hosted by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, within the Electronics Science & Technology Division.
Due Dates
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 (5 PM ET)
Funding Amount
- Base stipend: $99,200 per year
- Travel allowance: $3,000 per year
- Relocation assistance available for awardees moving more than 50 miles
- Health insurance available for awardees and qualifying dependents
- Typical fellowship duration: 2-3 years
Eligibility
- Citizenship: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
- Applicant Level: Postdoctoral researchers who have earned a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent) within the last five years as of the application deadline
- Prior affiliation restrictions: Applicants with current or recent prior employment or postdoctoral fellowships at the sponsoring agency may be ineligible
- Candidates should have experience in 2D materials processing, nanofabrication, and/or optoelectronic characterization
Application Process
- Applicants must first contact the proposed Research Adviser (Cory David Cress: cory.d.cress2.civ@us.navy.mil, 202-767-3462) to discuss research plans and funding availability
- Submit a complete application including:
- Profile information (contact, education, transcripts, employment history, honors)
- Research proposal (maximum 10 pages) detailing problem statement, background, methodology, expected results, and significance
- Previous and current research description (max 4 pages)
- List of publications and presentations (max 2 pages)
- At least three letters of recommendation, including the dissertation adviser for postdoctoral applicants
- Letters of recommendation must be uploaded by letter writers via the online system by the deadline
- Applications are reviewed by expert panels; scoring above 70/100 is typically required for award recommendation
- Applicants will receive reviewer feedback approximately one week after review finalization
Additional Information
- Awardees must be enrolled in a health insurance plan during tenure; a group plan is available with shared costs
- Relocation expenses are reimbursed for those moving more than 50 miles and staying at least six months
- The fellowship provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship at NRL
- Applicants may apply to up to three different NRC Research Associateship opportunities per cycle but only one per sponsoring agency
- Previous NRC Research Associateship recipients may apply again after a two-year gap from prior award termination
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Contact Information
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Research Adviser early to discuss research fit and application details. For general questions about the program or application process, contact the NRC Fellowships Office.