Global Science Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

How to Apply

Application Portal:
All applications must be completed and submitted through the online grants management portal at https://apply.chanzuckerberg.com

Submission Steps:
1. Go to https://apply.chanzuckerberg.com
2. Register and/or log in
3. Click on the Programs link in the upper right corner
4. Find the Global Science Scholars Program RFA and click "More"
5. Click the green "Apply" button in the upper right corner
6. Enter the title of your application (use format: first name last name)
7. Complete all sections below and submit by 3 p.m. Pacific Time
8. Note: Applications evaluated on rolling basis; awards may be allocated before final deadline

Application Materials Required:

The application consists of the following sections (tasks in the grants portal):

Applicant Details

• Name and email (auto-filled; edit via account settings)
• Doctoral degree conferral date (actual or anticipated; format MM/DD/YYYY)
• Degree-granting institution for doctoral degree
• Country location for doctoral degree institution
• Degree-granting institution for undergraduate degree
• Country location for undergraduate degree institution
• Current title
• Current institutional affiliation
• Professional goals and career plans after the Fellowship (200 words maximum)
• ORCID iD (format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX; register at https://orcid.org/register if needed)

Lab/Project Selection

• Fellowship selection: Choose one of two options:
- Postdoctoral fellowship in residence in United States (Japan → U.S.) - Postdoctoral fellowship in residence in Japan (U.S. → Japan)
• Lab Selection: Use dropdown menu to select first, second, and third choice labs from provided list
- Only select labs relevant to your application - If fewer than three labs apply, leave additional fields blank - Access list of PI labs in application portal

Research Summary

• Three most important scientific contributions to date:
- List peer-reviewed publication citations - Format: Authors, Title, Journal Title, Date, Vol(no), Page Numbers - Include link/URL if available (optional; use format https://example.org) - Impact statement for each (150 words maximum) - Total: 150 words maximum for all three contributions

Full Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Format: PDF
• Font: 11 point or larger
• Margins: At least one-half inch (top, bottom, left, right) for all pages (letter size)
• Page limit: No limit
• Required sections:
- Education - Relevant Experience (research and teaching, including institution and supervisor) - Publications - Presentations (oral or poster) - Honors/Awards

Letters of Recommendation

• Required: Two separate letters from different individuals
• Submission: Letters uploaded directly by each recommender
• Physical signature: Required on each letter
• Recommender qualifications: Current or former advisors, supervisors, or collaborators
• Letter content: Should comment on:
- Association with candidate (how they know the candidate) - Candidate's track record of scholarly contributions to date - Potential of candidate to make lasting positive impact through research
• Process:
1. Select "Request a Recommendation" button (do this twice, once for each recommender) 2. Enter recommender's first name and last name 3. Recommender will receive invitation via portal 4. Communicate separately with recommender to ensure awareness 5. It is applicant's sole responsibility to ensure recommenders submit letters on time 6. CZI/SS-F will not follow up on invitations where no letter is submitted

Confirmation for Handling of Personal Information

• Confirm acceptance of personal information handling procedures

Language:
All application materials must be submitted in English

Applicant Responsibility:
Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the portal well in advance of the application deadline