Degree Level: Postdoctoral

Available Subject: Engineering

Scholarship Benefits: (Fully Funded) Gilbreth Fellows are appointed for a two-year term, and receive an annual stipend of $60,000 and benefits. A $5,000 grant is also provided for professional development such as attending conferences or workshops and mentoring for their future academic careers through a variety of programs.

Eligible Nationalities: The scholarship is open for international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Can be a citizen of any country.
• Must have completed Ph.D. less than two years ago at the time fellowship application deadline or must be in the final year of the Ph.D. program.
• Ph.D. must be in a field that is closely aligned with the research interest of the Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Application Procedure:

For future reference, application materials include an application and the following items:

1. Cover letter describing how the Gilbreth Fellowship will help the candidates progress toward their goals in Engineering academia.
2. Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications.
3. One-page research statement that includes goals and significance of proposed interdisciplinary work and suggests potential Purdue engineering faculty members who can be co-advisors.
4. A one-page essay on their proposed broader impact through education/outreach/engagement.
5. Three letters of recommendation that include detailed assessments of (a) the candidate’s qualifications and (b) potential for success in academia through scholarly research and broader impact through research/education/engagement.

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