Scripps Postdoctoral Program
Scripps Postdoctoral Program supports early-career researchers’ independent, creative work in ocean, atmospheric, marine biological, and Earth sciences to bring new research to the institution.
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Funder: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Full consideration) | October 23, 2026 (External references) | January 31, 2027 (Final deadline, if unfilled)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $74,000 annually plus benefits for 24 months, with a one-time $6,000 research allowance; second year contingent on performance and progress
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent, creative research in Oceans & Atmosphere, Marine Biology, or Earth Science at Scripps.
Key Information: Applicants must collaborate with one to three Scripps mentors and have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at appointment.
Description
The Scripps Postdoctoral Program is an annual competitive program run by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in La Jolla, California. It offers one or more institution-wide postdoctoral positions each year across Oceans & Atmosphere, Marine Biology, and Earth Science. Research at Scripps encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans, Earth, and atmosphere.
The program aims to expose early-career postdoctoral researchers to new research opportunities and facilities at Scripps and UC San Diego. Awards emphasize independent, creative research unique to Scripps, with preference for candidates who bring something new to the institution. Applicants identify mutual research interests with prospective Scripps mentors before applying, and scholars are expected to interact with existing programs.
