Carnegie Science's EPL Postdoctoral Fellowships support independent, innovative research in earth and planetary sciences for exceptional early-career researchers in a collaborative, resource-rich environment.
Funder: Carnegie Science
Due Dates: October 2026 (annual autumn application cycle)
Funding Amounts: Competitive postdoctoral salary; typical duration is 2–3 years; additional benefits and professional development included.
Summary: Supports exceptional early-career researchers with independent postdoctoral fellowships at the Earth & Planets Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
The Earth & Planets Laboratory (EPL) Postdoctoral Fellowships at Carnegie Science are designed for outstanding early-career researchers aiming to advance their scientific careers in a collaborative and resource-rich environment. Fellows join a vibrant international community in Washington, D.C., gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities, extensive instrumentation, and world-class mentoring. The program emphasizes scientific independence, professional development, and community engagement, empowering fellows to pursue bold research directions across earth and planetary sciences and related fields.