Fellowships at Sandia National Laboratories support early-career PhD researchers in self-directed and collaborative scientific work to advance national security and prepare for independent research careers.
Truman Fellowship Idea/Full Proposal deadlines move from October 1/November 17, 2025 to October 1/November 17, 2026 (5 PM Mountain Time). PhD eligibility shifts from October 1, 2023–October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2024–October 1, 2027; submission requirements and interview dates also changed.
URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship supports graduate students in mentored, unclassified STEM research at Sandia National Laboratories to advance its research and national security mission.
Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Computing Sciences supports postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent computing research relevant to the laboratory’s national security mission.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in High Energy Density Science supports postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent, mentored research to address high energy density science problems important to LLNL.
Sloan Research Fellowships support outstanding early-career scientists with flexible funding for fundamental research in seven fields, recognizing their achievements and potential for scientific leadership.
Lawrence Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent work across all technical disciplines, with LLNL expert mentorship, to advance significant science relevant to the laboratory’s missions.