The O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship
The O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship at Caltech supports interdisciplinary research in earth and planetary sciences for early-career scientists.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Application deadline, including letters of reference)
Funding Amounts: $80,000 annual stipend | $10,000/year research fund | Up to $1,500 travel support | 2-year term
Summary: Supports early-career scientists pursuing interdisciplinary research in earth and planetary sciences at Caltech.
Description
The O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship, offered by the California Institute of Technology's Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, is designed for exceptional early-career scientists to conduct innovative and interdisciplinary research in the earth and planetary sciences. The fellowship supports projects that bridge multiple scientific disciplines, encouraging collaboration and advances across fields such as geobiology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, and planetary sciences. Recipients benefit from mentorship by Caltech faculty and access to a vibrant, world-class research environment.
