The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Postdoctoral Fellowship
Caltech’s Barr Postdoctoral Fellowship supports innovative, interdisciplinary research in geological and planetary sciences, focusing on planetary systems and biospheres evolution.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Application deadline, including letters of reference)
Funding Amounts: $80,000/year stipend | $10,000/year research fund | Up to $1,500 travel support | 3-year duration
Summary: Prestigious postdoctoral fellowship supporting interdisciplinary research in geological and planetary sciences at Caltech.
Description
The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Postdoctoral Fellowship, offered by Caltech’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, is designed to support outstanding early-career scientists pursuing innovative, interdisciplinary research. The fellowship emphasizes creative work that bridges multiple scientific fields, particularly within the Caltech Center for Comparative Planetary Evolution (3CPE), which integrates astronomy, geology, and biology to explore the origins and evolution of planetary systems and biospheres. Fellows are mentored by Caltech faculty and engage in collaborative, transformative scientific inquiry.
