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2026-2027 UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Call Date: August 25, 2025 at 12:10:50 PM PDT

THE PROGRAM. The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will advance the research excellence and public service missions of the University of California. Contributions may include leadership activities or public service towards increasing access to higher education and pursuit of academic careers. Examples may include research focusing on underserved populations. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their own educational background or their understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States.

AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS. Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any one of the University of California’s ten campuses. The award includes a salary starting at approximately $69,073 depending on field and experience, benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick leave, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses. Each award is for a minimum of 12 months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity.

ELIGIBILITY. Applicants must receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are encouraged to apply. All scholars interested in conducting postdoctoral research at any UC campus and pursuing an academic career at the UC are invited to apply.

APPLICATION. Apply online at: ppfpapply.ucop.edu

DEADLINE: November 1, 2025

More information:

President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

University of California

visit online: ppfp.ucop.edu/info/

email: ppfpinfo@ucop.edu

University Partnerships for Faculty Development

Partner Programs with Partner Programs with Cal-Bridge, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, New York University, Virginia Tech, UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs, and the UC National Labs.  Please visit:  https://ppfp.ucop.edu/info/how-to-apply/