Army Research Laboratory (ARL) - Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

Overview of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships, including eligibility and key dates.

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DeadlineJuly 9, 2026 5:00 PM

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Last checkedJun 28, 2026

Application

National Academies: Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships - Application and Review Process

This page outlines the application, review process, key dates, eligibility, and selection criteria for the ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships.

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Deadline

July 9, 2026 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Eligibility

Completed Ph.D. or Sc.D. by October 1, 2026; Not more than five years beyond Ph.D./Sc.D. award date by application deadline; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold/anticipate accepted visa classes; Display extraordinary ability in scientific research; Show clear promise of becoming outstanding leaders; Successfully tackled a major scientific/engineering problem or provided new insight

Requirements

Successfully complete Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process; Commit full-time to research program at ARL; Be in residence at ARL; Submit annual progress reports and a final report; Sign appointment letter and ARL IP agreement

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Important dates

April 13, 2026: Application opens; July 9, 2026: Application deadline; Mid-July to mid-August: Review of applications; November: Awardees announced; December to early 2027: Fellow start dates

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