Summary
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the 2027 Sloan Research Fellowships. This prestigious program is designed to support fundamental research conducted by early-career scientists whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders in the scientific community.
Designation
Sloan Research Fellow
Fellowship Overview
| Category | Details |
| Funding Amount | $75,000 |
| Duration | Two years |
| Awarded By | Alfred P. Sloan Foundation |
| Target Audience | Early-career scientists and researchers |
Research Area
Fundamental research across scientific disciplines. (The Foundation broadly supports programs in Economics, Energy and Environment, History of Science and Technology, Matter-to-Life, and Small-Scale Fundamental Physics).
Location
Research is typically conducted at the candidate’s home academic or research institution.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Must be an early-career researcher or scientist.
- Must demonstrate outstanding creativity, innovation, and scientific accomplishments.
- Candidates cannot apply directly; they must be officially nominated by a department head or another senior researcher.
Job (Fellowship) Description
The Sloan Research Fellowship is a prestigious two-year award providing $75,000 to promising early-career scientists. The funds are intended to support fundamental scientific research and foster the independent research careers of scientists who are poised to become the next generation of leaders in their respective fields.
How to Apply
All materials must be uploaded and submitted through the Foundation’s online application portal. A complete nomination package includes the following required materials:
- Nomination Letter: A letter from a department head or senior researcher officially nominating the candidate and describing their qualifications, initiative, and research.
- Curriculum Vitae: The candidate’s CV, including a comprehensive list of scientific publications.
- Representative Articles: Two articles by the candidate that highlight their independent research.
- Research Statement: A brief (one-page) statement by the candidate describing their significant scientific work and immediate research plans.
- Letters of Support: Three letters from other researchers (preferably not all from the same institution) written in support of the nomination.
(See the Apply page on the Sloan website for more information and portal access).
Last Date to Apply
September 15, 2026
