Submitted by S.E. Morgan on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 15:20
The Lindemann Trust, in partnership with the English-Speaking Union, offers up to five 2-year fellowships, each worth $50,000 a year for postdoctoral scientists to carry out research in the USA.
The Lindemann Trust Fellowships are awarded to graduates of exceptional promise in both the pure and applied physical sciences who have shown capacity for producing original research. These Fellowships enable postdoctoral scientists to pursue research in the USA without financial difficulty, and without being obliged to take up paid employment.
The Lindemann Trust supports research in the fields of:
- Astronomy
- Biophysics
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Mathematics
- Physics
To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Hold British, Irish or Commonwealth citizenship AND be normally resident in the UK
- Either be in the final stages of your doctoral studies at a UK university, or have completed a doctorate at a UK university within the last three academic years
The deadline for applications is Monday, 3rd February 2020. Please visit www.esu.org/lindemann for more information where applicants can also see our Notes for Applicants for full details on the fellowships and application process.