Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship Grant

Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cecil H & Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences
Amount: More than US $78,000
Last Updated: October 07, 2025

Summary

The Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship supports emerging Earth scientists with up to two annual appointments. It offers a one-year scholarship, renewable for a second year, contingent on performance. Candidates must have recently obtained their PhD and demonstrate collaboration in geophysics research. The scholarship provides 50% funding, with the remaining support from an IGPP mentor. Scholars also receive a starting salary of $75,000 per year plus benefits, and $3,000 for research expenses.

Overview

Green Foundation Both appointments are awarded through a competitive process, and candidates will be considered for both positions with a single application. The appointments are for one year, renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Green Postdoctoral Scholarship Up to two postdoctoral Green Scholarships are offered annually, usually in the fall. They provide 50% support, the other 50% coming from a mentor at IGPP. Part of the application and selection process is establishing that a mentor is available who can provide such support. Position description The PhD awarded to the applicant must have a date no earlier than 4 years before the application deadline, and no later than 6 months after it, though the 4-year limit may be extended up to one year to allow for parental leaves. The appointment cannot start until after the award of the PhD. This is an in-person position with primary work location on the UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus. We seek individuals who show evidence of producing, and continuing to produce, research in geophysics that is of the highest quality. Green Foundation scholars will be 50% supported from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences, matched with extramural funds for specific research projects. Miles Postdoctoral Fellows are 100% supported by the Green Foundation and do not require matching funds. Before submitting an application, applicants should contact potential IGPP mentors to find out if they have a suitable project and matching funds. Green scholars are encouraged to broaden their experience through interaction with other researchers at IGPP; individual research goals may be pursued if project progress can be maintained. Information on recent IGPP research is available at https://igpp.ucsd.edu/about Starting salary is $75,000/yr plus benefits, along with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must currently be enrolled in a PhD program or have completed a PhD program.Must have research experience in any area of geophysics.Must have experience working in collaboration with other scientists.Additional qualifications (required at time of start) - Ph.D. in the field of geophysics