Information on the Miller Research Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley, including eligibility, nomination, and application details for the 2027-2030 cycle.
Exceptional young scientists of great promise; Ph.D. degree cannot be received before January 1, 2025; Ph.D. degree must be received by August 31, 2027; Cannot have had more than two years of postdoctoral experience; Cannot have been employed as an assistant professor, associate professor or professor
Requirements
Nomination by department chairs, faculty advisors, professors or research scientists; Nomination letter on institution letterhead; Research Statement (one page, PDF); CV including university-level education, current position, fellowships, awards, occupations, and publications; Three references (other than the nominator)
Application materials
Nomination letter; Research Statement; CV; Letters of reference
How to apply
Candidates must be nominated online first.; Nominations are accepted from May.; Nominations due September 10, 2026.; Invited nominees submit application materials.; Applications due October 9, 2026.
Important dates
Nominations due: September 10, 2026; Applications due: October 9, 2026; Fellowship term commences: July 1 - September 1, 2027; Notification of results: Mid-December 2026 - Mid-February 2027
Documents
Nomination letter (PDF); Research Statement (PDF); CV
Contact
Miller Institute Fellowship Program or Awards: millerinstitute@berkeley.edu; Miller Institute Application process: miller.competition@berkeley.edu; Technical assistance: millerinstitute@berkeley.edu or 510-642-4088
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