Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The MIT School of Science invites applications for its inaugural Postdoctoral Fellowship program, starting in September 2025. This three-year cohort-based program aims to bring together a diverse group of world-class scientists conducting innovative research across multiple scientific disciplines.

• Table of Content
• About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	15 Nov 2025
Country to study	United States
School to study	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

This fellowship carries a stipend of $85,000, relocation allowance of $5,000, research allowance of $15,000, plus employee benefits such as health insurance. 

Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Qualification

• Hold a PhD in a scientific field by August 2025
• Demonstrating excellence in research and the ability to innovate across disciplines

Documents Required for Application

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 2-page research proposal highlighting interdisciplinary aspects
• Statement of support from a faculty mentor at MIT
• (Optional) Broader impacts statement aligning with MIT’s values

Application Deadline

November 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Massachusetts Institute of Technology on academicjobsonline.org to apply

For more details, visit MIT website