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

September 15, 2025 (Full application; 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships)

$75,000 total, paid in a single lump sum over two years

Flexible fellowships for outstanding early-career faculty in select scientific fields to support independent research and career development.

--- ## Description The Sloan Research Fellowships are prestigious awards that recognize and support early-career faculty who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and independent research accomplishments in the fields of chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. The fellowships aim to empower the next generation of scientific leaders by providing flexible funding that can be used to advance their research and professional growth. Selection is based on a candidate’s research achievements, potential to become a leader in their field, and promise for future contributions to science. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2025: Full application / final submission deadline for the 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships (applications accepted July 15, 2025–September 15, 2025) --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides $75,000 total, paid in a single lump sum. - The fellowship term is two years, beginning September 15 of the award year. - Funds may be used for any research-supportive expense, including staffing, professional travel, lab expenses, equipment, or summer salary. - Fellowship funds may not be used for indirect costs or overhead charges. --- ## 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 tenure-track (but untenured) faculty member as of September 15 of the nomination year at a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada. - The faculty position must include a regular teaching obligation. - Candidates should be several years past their Ph.D. to have accumulated a competitive record of independent research. - A nomination letter from a department head or other senior researcher is required (self-nominations are not accepted). - No more than three candidates per department may be nominated per field. --- ## Application Process - All nomination and application materials must be submitted through the [Sloan Foundation online application portal](https://apsloan.smapply.io/prog/2026_sloan_research_fellowships/). - Required materials: - Nomination letter from a department head or senior researcher describing the candidate’s qualifications and research. - Candidate’s curriculum vitae (including publication list). - Two representative articles highlighting the candidate’s independent research. - One-page statement by the candidate on significant work and immediate research plans. - Three letters of support from other researchers (preferably from different institutions). - Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows are required to submit annual substantive and financial reports. - Fellows must notify the Foundation if changing institutions during the fellowship period. - The Foundation encourages nominations of qualified candidates from all backgrounds. - See the [Sloan Research Fellowships FAQ](https://sloan.org/fellowships/faq) for further details. --- ## External Links - [Sloan Research Fellowships Overview](https://sloan.org/fellowships) - [Application Portal & Details](https://apsloan.smapply.io/prog/2026_sloan_research_fellowships/) - [Sloan Foundation Grants & Open Calls](https://sloan.org/grants/open-calls) - [Sloan Research Fellowships FAQ](https://sloan.org/fellowships/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [frontdesk@sloan.org](mailto:frontdesk@sloan.org) | | Fellowship-specific | [researchfellows@sloan.org](mailto:researchfellows@sloan.org) | | Phone | +1 212-649-1649 | | Foundation Contact Page | [https://sloan.org/about/contact](https://sloan.org/about/contact) |

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