Scripps Postdoctoral Program
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The Scripps Postdoctoral Program funds early-career scientists to conduct independent research in oceanography, marine biology, or earth science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
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Funder: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: External referees (confidential reference letters) due (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual postdoctoral fellowship; typical duration is 1–2 years; 1 or more awards per year.
Summary: Supports new or recent doctorates to conduct research in oceans & atmosphere, marine biology, or earth science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Description
The Scripps Postdoctoral Program is a competitive, annual fellowship for early-career scientists to pursue independent research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UC San Diego). The program is designed to support innovative projects across a wide spectrum of topics in oceanography, marine biology, and earth science, fostering professional development and collaboration with Scripps faculty mentors. Fellows are encouraged to identify and collaborate with Scripps faculty whose research aligns with their interests, drawing on the institution's extensive expertise in fields such as climate science, marine chemistry, ecology, geophysics, and more.
