Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship Grant

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship supports innovative and fundamental research by early-career scientists across various fields. This prestigious two-year fellowship offers $75,000 in a lump sum, allowing recipients to allocate funds towards research-related expenses. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. and be tenure-track faculty at U.S. or Canadian institutions. The fellowship aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in research and academia.

Sloan Research Fellowships support fundamental research conducted by early-career scientists.
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.
Terms of Awards
Fellowships are for a two-year term, beginning on September 15th of the award year.Fellowships are paid in a single lump sum.The Fellowship amount is $75,000.Fellowship funds may be used by the fellow for any expense judged supportive of the fellow’s research including staffing, professional travel, lab expenses, equipment, or summer salary support.Fellowship funds may not be used for indirect costs or overhead charges.Fellows are obligated to notify the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation if they are changing institutions.Once per year, Fellows (or their institution) are obligated to submit both a substantive report (detailing what is being done) and a financial report (detailing how much money has been spent and on what).

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, molecular biology, 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.