Sloan Research Fellowships
The Sloan Research Fellowships support and recognize outstanding early-career faculty in seven scientific fields for their creativity, innovation, and leadership in fundamental research.
Funder: Sloan Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Nomination period opens) | September 15, 2026 (Nomination/application deadline) | September 22, 2026 (Final deadline for letters of support/nomination)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per fellowship, paid as a single lump sum over two years; funds are flexible for research expenses.
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding early-career faculty in science for their creativity, innovation, and leadership potential in fundamental research.
Description
The Sloan Research Fellowships are prestigious awards given annually to early-career faculty in the United States and Canada who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and independent research accomplishments in seven scientific fields: chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. The fellowships aim to support the next generation of scientific leaders by providing flexible funding to advance their fundamental research.
