The Sloan Research Fellowship Program recognizes and rewards outstanding early-career faculty who have the potential to revolutionize their fields of study. Sloan Research Fellowships support fundamental research conducted by early-career scientists.
About Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation makes grants primarily to support original research and education related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics. The Foundation believes that these fields—and the scholars and practitioners who work in them—are chief drivers of the nation's health and prosperity. The Foundation also believes that a reasoned, systematic understanding of the forces of nature and society, when applied inventively and wisely, can lead to a better world for all.... continue reading
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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships
Aim and Benefits of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships
The two-year $75,000 fellowships are awarded annually to early-career researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.
Requirements for Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or a related field.
- Candidates must be members of the faculty of a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada.
- Candidates must be tenure-track, though untenured, as of September 15 of the nomination year.
- Candidate’s faculty position must carry a regular teaching obligation.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships
The nomination period for the 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships opens on July 15 and closes on September 15, 2024.
Documents Required for Application
Materials Required
- A letter from a department head or other senior researcher officially nominating the candidate and describing his or her qualifications, initiative, and research;
- The candidate's curriculum vitae (including a list of the candidates scientific publications);
- Two representative articles by the candidate that highlight his or her independent research;
- A brief (one-page) statement by the candidate describing his or her significant scientific work and immediate research plans;
- Three letters from other researchers (preferably not all from the same institution) written in support of the candidate’s nomination.
Application Deadline
October 15, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation on sloan.org to apply
All materials must be uploaded and submitted through the Foundation’s online application portal. See the Apply page for more information.
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