The Foster and Coco Stanback Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Foster and Coco Stanback Postdoctoral Fellowship at Caltech supports early career scientists conducting innovative research in global environmental science.
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Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: November 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: $80,000 annual stipend + $10,000 research fund + up to $1,500 travel, for 2 years
Summary: Supports early career postdocs conducting innovative research in global environmental science at Caltech.
Key Information: Ph.D. must be received no earlier than January 1, 2026 (with rare exceptions).
Description
This postdoctoral fellowship, offered by the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech, is designed to foster the careers of early career scientists pursuing innovative research in global environmental science. The program seeks applicants working in areas such as climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental microbiology, biogeochemistry, glaciology, paleo-climatology, atmospheric chemistry, oceanography, and climate dynamics. Fellows receive mentorship from Caltech faculty, access to world-class facilities, and support to advance their research and professional development. The fellowship aims to support creativity, diversity, and inclusion within the scientific workforce.
