Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships

evidenced by a recognized impact in their field.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants:

• Must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, computational sciences, behavioral sciences, or engineering by October 1, 2026
• May not be more than five years beyond the award date of their Ph.D. or Sc.D. by the fellowship application deadline
• Must demonstrate exceptional qualifications with respect to academic and scholarly achievement, as evidenced by research and publication
• Are expected to have conducted research on a major scientific or engineering problem during their thesis work or have provided a new approach or insight, evidenced by a recognized impact in their field

There are no citizenship requirements to apply; however, selected fellows must pass a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process, requiring a background security investigation. Foreign nationals must hold or anticipate holding a visa accepted by the program and must get further DoD approval, requiring a background investigation.

Fellowship Benefits

• Full-time, one-year in-residence appointment at ARL, renewable for up to three years based on performance
• Annual stipend of $115,000
• Health insurance (including dental and vision)
• Relocation assistance
• Professional travel allowance

Qualified candidates can find additional information and apply at https://arldpf.nationalacademies.org.

Application deadline: July 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Fellowship recipients are considered guest investigators and are not employees of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or of the sponsoring laboratory.