Last date
01/04/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
SIMONS-BERKELEY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The Institute invites applications for Simons-Berkeley Research Fellowships for the fall and Spring semesters. Simons-Berkeley Research Fellowships are intended for exceptional young scientists (within at most five years of the award of their PhD at the start of academic year). Applicants who already hold junior faculty or postdoctoral positions are welcome to apply. The Simons Institute is a major international venue for collaborative research in theoretical computer science and related fields. The Institute is housed in Calvin Lab, a dedicated building on the UC Berkeley campus, and provides a vibrant and welcoming environment for visiting researchers. In each academic semester, the activities of the Institute are largely focused on specific research programs, each of which attracts around sixty long-term participants ranging from senior scientists to graduate students. Created in 2012 through a grant from the Simons Foundation, the Institute opened its doors in Fall 2013. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name SIMONS-BERKELEY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Provided by Simons Institute Purpose To provide a vibrant and welcoming environment for visiting researchers No. of Scholarships Eight fellowship for each program Required Qualification Postgraduate Scholarship for For Ph.D
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/04/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is April 01, 2026.
Eligibility
- Programmatic research fellowships are intended for exceptional young scientists (within at most five years of the award of their PhD at the start of academic year 2025). Applicants who already hold junior faculty or postdoctoral positions are welcome to apply. In particular, applicants who hold, or expect to hold, postdoctoral appointments at other institutions are encouraged to apply to spend one semester as a Simons Institute research fellow, subject to the approval of the postdoctoral institution. Graduate students will be considered only if the expected PhD completion date is before the start of the program.
- The Institute expects to award about eight fellowships for each program in 2025, with one or two appointments for a full academic year. In each semester of residence, each Fellow will normally participate in one of the ongoing programs at the Institute.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available
- Salaries and benefits are competitive, and assistance with visas and housing will be provided.
- The Institute particularly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The Institute expects to award about eight fellowships for each program in 2025.
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Step 1: Please visit the official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Please be sure to bring your application printout. For further details, please - Click Here
Selection process
- First All the application forms will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the fellowship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info
Contact
Email: simonsvisitorservices@berkeley.edu For more information: Click here Apply Now https://simons.berkeley.edu/simons-institute-program-fellowship-application