Stanford University GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027–2029: Earn $80,000 Annually with Additional Research Funding

Overview

The Stanford University Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials offers two-year postdoctoral fellowships for early-career scientists. Hosted in Stanford, California, the program aims to attract exceptional researchers to an interdisciplinary academic environment where they can conduct innovative scientific research, collaborate with faculty members, and contribute to the laboratory community. The fellowship runs for two years, with application reviews expected between December 2026 and January 2027 and offers anticipated in early spring 2027.

Who can apply

The competition is open to early-career scientists with exceptional research potential who are interested in pursuing advanced scientific investigations. Interested candidates must be able to identify a suitable Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials faculty host and formulate a research statement outlining their proposed work and potential collaborations within the laboratory.

What you get

Successful participants receive a two-year appointment featuring an initial annual salary of $80,000, employee benefits, and an additional $5,000 per year in discretionary funding dedicated to eligible research and travel expenses.

Requirements

Applicants are required to submit their complete application materials online, which must include letters of recommendation. Candidates must also develop a research proposal and research statement detailing how their project aligns with a potential faculty host's expertise and contributes to the laboratory.

How to apply

Candidates must submit their complete applications online. All required application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be successfully received by the designated submission deadline.

Key dates

Applications opened on September 14, 2026. The absolute deadline to submit complete applications is November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.