Funder: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application) | October 2027 (Reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Starting salary of $12,663 per month
Summary: Supports independent postdoctoral research across all technical disciplines with mentorship from LLNL subject-matter experts.
Key Information: Ph.D. requirements must be verified before employment begins; U.S. citizenship is not required to apply.
Description
The Lawrence Fellowship is a highly competitive postdoctoral program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), open to all technical disciplines. Fellows pursue independent research with guidance and mentorship from laboratory subject-matter experts. The program seeks researchers with exceptional talent, strong scientific records, and the potential for significant scientific achievement.
The fellowship combines research independence with access to expertise across LLNL’s technical organizations. Applicants explain the significance of their proposed work, its relevance to LLNL’s missions, and the advantages of conducting it at the laboratory. Communication is also central to selection: candidates must explain specialized research to a broad, interdisciplinary audience while providing sufficient technical detail for experts.
