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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Interdisciplinary Science at MIT School of Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology in United States

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

Funding

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship starting September 2027. Provides a stipend of $88,000, a $5,000 relocation allowance, and a $15,000 research allowance. Fellows also receive employee benefits such as health insurance. Appointments may be extended with additional funding from the department and/or PI, subject to MIT policies.

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Nov 15, 2026

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About this position

MIT School of Science is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship program in interdisciplinary science. The fellowship is designed for world-class scientists whose research crosses disciplinary boundaries and who want to combine research with leadership, mentorship, and professional development training.

This is a three-year cohort-based postdoctoral appointment expected to begin in September 2027. The program is hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is open to current MIT postdocs and international candidates.

Funding: The fellowship includes a $88,000 stipend, a $5,000 relocation allowance, and a $15,000 research allowance. Fellows also have access to employee benefits such as health insurance. Extensions may be possible with additional funding from the department and/or a Principal Investigator, subject to MIT policy.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD in a scientific field by August 2027 and demonstrate scientific excellence, innovation, and strong potential for cross-disciplinary research.

Application materials: CV, a 2-page research proposal explaining how the work crosses disciplinary boundaries, two recommendation letters (one from a current supervisor and one from the MIT faculty mentor), and an optional paragraph on alignment with the MIT Values Statement.

Deadline: November 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted online. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact potential mentors as early as possible and review the School of Science Research and Academics page to identify prospective mentors and research areas.

Funding details

Three-year postdoctoral fellowship starting September 2027. Provides a stipend of $88,000, a $5,000 relocation allowance, and a $15,000 research allowance. Fellows also receive employee benefits such as health insurance. Appointments may be extended with additional funding from the department and/or PI, subject to MIT policies.

What's required

PhD in a scientific field granted by August 2027. Applicants must demonstrate scientific excellence and exceptional ability for innovation and cross-disciplinary research. Candidates should submit a CV, a 2-page research proposal describing cross-disciplinary work, two letters of recommendation (including one from a current supervisor and one from the MIT faculty mentor), and optionally a paragraph on alignment with the MIT Values Statement. Current postdocs at MIT and international candidates are eligible.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and submit the application online by November 15, 2026. Contact potential MIT mentors early and use the School of Science Research and Academics page to identify mentors and learn about research areas. Email [email protected] for contact information.

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