School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

About this position

The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2027.

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We seek to assemble a diverse cohort of world-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training.Â

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Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or Principal Investigator (PI), subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and timelines.

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REQUIRED: PhD in scientific field (granted by Aug 2027), scientific excellence and an exceptional ability for innovation and cross disciplinary research. Candidates must submit the following documents: i) Curriculum Vitae (CV); ii) 2-page research proposal, describing how their research crosses disciplinary boundaries; iii) Two letters of recommendation: one from a current supervisor; one from the MIT faculty who will mentor the research; iv) (Optional) one paragraph description of how their appointment aligns with the MIT Values Statement;

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Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of School of Science faculty and must be submitted online. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2026. Current postdocs at MIT and international candidates are eligible to apply.

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This fellowship carries a stipend of $88,000, relocation allowance of $5,000, research allowance of $15,000, plus employee benefits such as health insurance.

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Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors as early as possible. See School of Science Research and Academics to find prospective mentors and learn more about the research conducted within the school.

Contact: sos-dean-pd-fellowship@mit.edu

How to apply

1. Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
2. Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
3. Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
4. Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.