Applications are now open for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in the United States. The prestigious research fellowship offers outstanding scientists from around the world an annual stipend of $88,000, a $15,000 research allowance, a $5,000 relocation allowance, and additional employee benefits, including health insurance.
Hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the three-year fellowship is expected to commence in September 2027. The programme brings together exceptional researchers working across scientific disciplines, providing opportunities for innovative research, mentorship, leadership training and professional development.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science
- Host Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
- Fellowship Benefits: $88,000 annual stipend, $15,000 research allowance and $5,000 relocation allowance
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Study Level: Postdoctoral
- Programme Duration: Three years
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Programme Overview
The MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship is a fully funded, three-year research programme designed to support exceptional scientists conducting innovative research across disciplinary boundaries.
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean at MIT School of Science, the fellowship provides selected researchers with the resources and academic environment needed to pursue interdisciplinary scientific discoveries.
In addition to conducting independent research under the mentorship of MIT faculty members, fellows participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development activities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027, applicants must:
- Hold a PhD in a scientific field or expect to receive one by August 2027.
- Demonstrate scientific excellence and outstanding research potential.
- Possess exceptional ability for innovation and interdisciplinary research.
- Propose research that crosses traditional scientific boundaries.
- Identify an MIT School of Science faculty member willing to mentor their proposed research.
The fellowship welcomes applications from international researchers and current MIT postdoctoral scholars.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Annual stipend: $88,000
- Research allowance: $15,000
- Relocation allowance: $5,000
- Health insurance: Access to applicable MIT employee health benefits
- Professional development: Leadership training, mentorship and career development opportunities
- Research opportunities: Access to MIT’s interdisciplinary research environment and academic community
The fellowship is initially awarded for three years, with extensions possible subject to available funding and institutional policies.
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Application Procedures
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should complete their applications through MIT’s official online recruitment platform.
- Visit the MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship application portal.
- Identify a prospective MIT faculty mentor whose research interests align with your proposed interdisciplinary project.
- Prepare the required application documents, including your research proposal and recommendation letters.
- Complete the online application and submit all required materials before the deadline.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors early. The School of Science Research and Academics webpage provides information about MIT’s scientific research areas and prospective faculty mentors.
Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing academic qualifications, research experience and achievements.
- Research Proposal: A two-page proposal explaining how the proposed research crosses disciplinary boundaries.
- Two Recommendation Letters: One from a current supervisor and another from the MIT faculty member who will mentor the proposed research.
- MIT Values Statement (Optional): A one-paragraph explanation of how the proposed appointment aligns with MIT’s institutional values.
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising MIT School of Science faculty members.
Application Deadline
November 15, 2026.
The fellowship is expected to commence in September 2027.
