The University of Michigan Society of Fellows is inviting applications for its prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors and Postdoctoral Scholars for a three-year term beginning August 31, 2026, with an annual stipend of $63,000.
- Funding: Annual stipend of $63,000 for a 3-year term as Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Scholar
- Eligibility: Candidates who completed (or will complete) a Ph.D. or comparable degree between June 1, 2024, and August 24, 2027. Non-US citizens may apply. Candidates whose terminal degree is from the University of Michigan are not eligible
- Disciplines: Open across many academic departments at the University of Michigan, listed annually in the application portal
- Application opens: August 1, 2026
- Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
- How to apply: Submit application form, CV, writing sample, and research proposal via the official portal: University of Michigan Society of Fellows
This is one of the most respected postdoctoral fellowships in the US, combining research time with a faculty appointment and mentorship within an interdisciplinary community of scholars.
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