Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship: The American Chemical Society (ACS) invites applications for the Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship, designed to support promising early-career scientists pursuing research at the interface of chemistry and biology. This prestigious fellowship provides significant financial support for innovative research over a two-year period.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellowship
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chemistry and Biology Interface |
| Location | Nonprofit institutions worldwide |
| Fellowship Amount | $85,000 per year for 2 years |
| Nomination Requirement | Candidates must be nominated by the chair of a Ph.D.-granting chemistry department in the U.S. |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must have earned or will earn a doctoral degree in chemistry during the competition year or the preceding year from a graduate chemistry department in the U.S.
- No restrictions on age or nationality of the candidates.
Job Description:
The Irving S. Sigal Postdoctoral Fellowship is awarded every two years to a Ph.D. candidate who intends to pursue postdoctoral research at the chemistry-biology interface. The fellow will engage in research that builds on Dr. Irving S. Sigal’s groundbreaking work, making significant contributions to the field.
How to Apply:
- Candidates cannot submit an application directly. They must be nominated by the chair of a Ph.D.-granting chemistry department in the U.S.
- Inquiries can be sent to sigalinfo@acs.org or Dr. Joerg Schlatterer at j_schlatterer@acs.org or call 202-872-8734 for more information.
Last Date for Application:
- Invitations for nominations for the 15th Sigal Postdoctoral Award (2024-2026) will be sent in November 2023. The announcement of the Sigal Awardee is anticipated by late June of the competition year.
Note: This fellowship is intended to honor the memory of Dr. Irving S. Sigal and to advance research at the chemistry-biology interface where his contributions have made critical impacts.
