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Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26

Awarded by University of Pennsylvania

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Full Funding · USD 67,000 per year + Travel expenses USD 7,000 + Other benefits

Eligible Courses

All areas of study offered at the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to the US citizens or permanent residents

Can Be Taken At

University of Pennsylvania

Provider

University of Pennsylvania

Last Verified On

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Overview

The University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are offering postdoctoral fellowships to increase the academic diversity of the scholars.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should be citizens or permanent residents of the US.
  • Applicants (graduate students) from the University of Pennsylvania or other academic institutions must have completed their Ph.D. requirements.
  • Applicants (postdoctoral scholars) from external institutions must have obtained their doctoral degree within the preceding two years.
  • Applicants (professionals with M.D., D.M.D., V.M.D., or J.D.) must be within one year of concluding their post-degree professional training.
  • Applicants currently holding positions as postdocs, residents, or fellows at the University of Pennsylvania or Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are ineligible. 

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

  • A resume that lists publications, education, teaching history if relevant, awards, honors, public service, and any current or future funding.
  • A personal statement (max. three pages).
  • Three letters of reference from people acquainted with the candidate's work including one letter from their thesis advisor.
  • A letter from a Penn or CHOP faculty member with compatible research interests who the candidate has contacted and who has agreed to act as a mentor for the duration of the fellowship. 

Value of the Fellowship:

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

  • A stipend of USD 67,000 (Y1) with USD 2,000 increases in Y2 and Y3.
  • Annual allowances for research and travel-related expenses - USD 7,000.
  • Benefits package from the university and CHOP.
  • Highly mentored scholarly and research training.
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  • The deadline of Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 is N/A.
  • Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 is offered for All areas of study offered at the university.
  • Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 is open for: Open to the US citizens or permanent residents.
  • Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 is offered by University of Pennsylvania.
  • Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 covers Full Funding, USD 67,000 per year + Travel expenses USD 7,000 + Other benefits.