[Sloan Foundation](https://sloan.org)

September 2025 | September 2026

$75,000 total per award, paid in a single lump sum, for a two-year term.

Honors and supports exceptional early-career faculty in select scientific fields who show outstanding promise for research and leadership.

Nomination by a department head or senior researcher is required; only untenured, tenure-track faculty eligible.

--- ## Description The Sloan Research Fellowships recognize and support outstanding early-career faculty in the U.S. and Canada who have demonstrated significant independent research accomplishments, creativity, and leadership potential in their fields. The program is designed to identify researchers with the capacity to revolutionize their disciplines and become future scientific leaders. Fellowships are awarded annually in the fields of chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. The program strongly encourages nominations of qualified candidates from all backgrounds. --- ## Due Dates - September 2025 (anticipated/projected) - September 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides $75,000 total, paid as a single lump sum to the fellow's institution. - The fellowship term is two years. - Funds may be used for any expense supportive of the fellow’s research, such as staffing, professional travel, lab expenses, equipment, or summer salary support. - Fellowship funds may not be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead. --- ## Eligibility - Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or a closely related field. - Must be a faculty member at a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada. - Must be tenure-track but untenured as of September 15 of the nomination year. - Faculty position must carry a regular teaching obligation. - A nomination letter from a department head or other senior researcher is required. - No more than three candidates per department per fellowship field may be nominated. - The Foundation encourages nominations of women, Black, Indigenous, and Latina/o/e candidates and those from all backgrounds. - Candidates are typically several years past completion of their Ph.D. to demonstrate a competitive record of independent research. --- ## Application Process - Candidates must be nominated by a department head or senior researcher; self-nominations are not accepted. - Application materials must be submitted via the Foundation’s online portal. - Required materials: - Confidential nomination letter - Candidate’s curriculum vitae (including publication list) - Two representative journal articles - One-page research statement - Three confidential letters of support (preferably from researchers not all at the same institution) - All materials must be submitted by the deadline. - Annual reporting (substantive and financial) is required from awardees. --- ## Additional Information - Fellowships are awarded directly to the institution for the fellow's use. - Fellows must notify the Foundation if they change institutions. - No indirect costs or overhead are allowed. - For more details and FAQs, consult the [Sloan Fellowships program page](https://sloan.org/fellowships). --- ## External Links - [Sloan Research Fellowships Program Page](https://sloan.org/fellowships) - [Application Portal](https://apsloan.smapply.io/prog/2026_sloan_research_fellowships/) - [Application Instructions](https://sloan.org/fellowships/apply-2) - [Contact the Sloan Foundation](https://sloan.org/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | frontdesk@sloan.org | | Program Email | researchfellows@sloan.org | | Phone | +1 212-649-1649 | | Address | 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10111, USA | ---

Sloan Research Fellowships

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